Millard South has won three straight games at home, while Millard West has won three straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Tuesday. The Patriots will host the Wildcats at 6:30 p.m. After the two teams made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Tuesday.
Millard South had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 14-run drubbing they dealt Omaha South on Monday. The Patriots' pitchers stepped up to hand the Packers a 14-0 shutout. The Patriots might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten games by six runs or more this season.
Caylen Goff was a standout: she went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Sorynn Molgaard, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Millard South kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are a perfect 10-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, Millard West faced Lincoln East in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Monday. The Wildcats were the clear victors by a 15-0 margin over the Spartans. The matchup marked the Wildcats' most dominant win of the season.
Addison Burdorf made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Burdorf was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lily Van Boskirk, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and one double. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Olivia Wenz, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.
Millard South now has a winning record of 14-13. As for Millard West, their victory bumped their record up to 20-7.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Millard South has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.7 hits per game. However, it's not like Millard West struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 3.6 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Millard South might still be hurting after the 10-0 loss they got from Millard West in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Will the Patriots have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
