Elkhorn has not done well against Elkhorn North recently (they were 1-6 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Elkhorn Antlers walked away with a 4-1 win over Elkhorn North. This was a revenge match for Elkhorn, as the team was forced to settle for a 5-1 loss when these two played last Saturday.
Gil Schroeder was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (he also only allowed one walk). Schroeder has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Schroeder was also solid in the batter's box, going 4-for-4 with a triple and a stolen base.
In other pitching news, Gavin Goldal tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched.
Back at the plate, Caiden Severson was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Paxton Stracke was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with two RBI.
On Elkhorn North's side, they saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Maverick Christiansen, who went 2-for-4 with a double.
Elkhorn's victory bumped their record up to 7-8. As for Elkhorn North, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-7.
Elkhorn will be playing at home against Hastings at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Elkhorn and Hastings are at an even 3-3 over their past six head-to-heads. As for Elkhorn North, they will head out on the road to square off against Waverly at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Elkhorn North is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
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