Omaha Westside took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against Millard South, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Warriors had just enough and edged out the Patriots 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Warriors have posted against the Patriots since April 27, 2019.
Reid Beberniss tossed a big game, tossing 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Burke Brown was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one home run. Another player making a difference was Liam Cronican, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Omaha Westside kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 5.3 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 contests they've averaged 9.
Warriors
| 04/22/25 @ Millard South | 4-2 |
| 04/21/25 @ Buena Vista | 15-6 |
| 04/19/25 vs Bellevue East | 7-0 |
The win was the third in a row for Omaha Westside, bringing their record up to 8-9. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.7 runs over those games. As for Millard South, their loss dropped their record down to 16-5.
Coincidentally, Omaha Westside and Millard South will both be playing Millard North the next time they take the field. The Patriots will head out to face the Mustangs at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, while the Warriors will head out to face them at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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