There's no place like home for Papillion-LaVista, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They never let the Burke Bulldogs get on the board and left with a 10-0 win on Thursday. That looming 10-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Monarchs yet this season.
Landyn Albrecht
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Landyn Albrecht made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out seven over six innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Papillion-LaVista is undefeated when he allows at most two earned runs, but 4-5 otherwise. Albrecht was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Those two hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Evan Eddie was incredible, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Easton Schneider was another key player, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs, one triple, and two RBI.
Papillion-LaVista always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .545. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Papillion-LaVista pushed their record up to 7-5 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs over those games. As for Burke, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 4-9 record.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Papillion-LaVista will challenge rival Lincoln Southeast at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Burke is set to face off against their familiar foe Bellevue West at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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