Bellevue West faced Lincoln Southwest in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Monday. The Thunderbirds came out on top against the Silver Hawks by a score of 4-1. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Thunderbirds also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2024.
Joseph Hartin-Kovy spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up six Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up a single earned run in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Jayden Kephart was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Bellevue West is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-5 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.2 runs on average over those games. As for Lincoln Southwest, they dropped their record down to 12-6 with the defeat, which was their third straight on the road.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bellevue West will welcome Papillion-LaVista South at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Titans will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something the Thunderbirds surely won't give up without a fight. As for Lincoln Southwest, they will face off against Lincoln East at 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Spartans' pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so the Silver Hawks' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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