Friday just wasn't the day for Millard South's offense. They fell 4-0 to the Lincoln North Star Navigators on Friday. Millard South's defeat continues an unfortunate trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Tyler Albert was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Millard South saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brandt Smith, who went 1-for-3 with a triple.
On Lincoln North Star's side, the result came thanks to Jace Coleman's shutout, as he gave up just three hits and racked up ten Ks.
On the hitting side, Austin McKillip was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Millard South's loss dropped their record down to 16-7. As for Lincoln North Star, their win bumped their record up to 8-10.
Millard South didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 7-6 victory vs. Waverly on the 19th. As for Lincoln North Star, they are on the road again on Saturday to play Lincoln Southwest at 12:30 p.m. The last three games Lincoln Southwest has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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