Omaha North had to endure a ten-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Benson Bunnies 9-2 on Friday. The Vikings' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Anna Bartsch was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Bartsch was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Destiny Reyes was excellent, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. That stolen base marked the first that she's stolen this season. Another player making a difference was Ayanna Hill, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with three RBI and a stolen base.
Omaha North always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .615. The last time their OBP was this high was back in September of 2023.
Omaha North's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Benson, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Omaha North didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 13-3 loss vs. Buena Vista on the 30th. As for Benson, they will take on Omaha Central on Tuesday. Omaha Central's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so Benson's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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