Elkhorn North will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on the Gretna Dragons at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Elkhorn North will be strutting in after a victory while Gretna will be coming in after a loss.
Elkhorn North gave up the first runs last Friday, but they didn't let that get them down. They walked away with a 6-1 win over Standing Bear.
Max Yager looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
On the hitting side, Jake Janssen was a standout: he scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Ethan Asmus, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Elkhorn North hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Standing Bear struck out seven times.
Gretna kicked off their season on the road on Saturday and hit a couple of potholes. They came up short against Papillion-LaVista South, falling 12-4.
Hudson Epp made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Joe Sullivan was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Elkhorn North took their victory against Gretna in their previous meeting back in March of 2024 by a conclusive 11-0. Will Elkhorn North repeat their success, or does Gretna has a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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