Lincoln Southwest had lost three straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 14-11 to make it four. They fell just short of the Grand Island Islanders by a score of 4-3. The Silver Hawks were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Islanders earlier this season, when they won 13-2.
Linkin Dush
| 05/01/25 vs Grand Island | 6 |
| 04/26/25 vs Norris | 9 |
| 04/21/25 @ Bellevue West | 5 |
Linkin Dush was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out six batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Landon Sandy was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
As for Grand Island, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games.
On Grand Island's side, Gabe Ruiz tossed a big game, pitching 6.1 innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits.
At the plate, Gage Gannon was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three RBI and two doubles. What's more, he posted two hits, the most he's had over his last 11 contests. Sam Schroeder was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Lincoln Southwest will take on rival Lincoln Northeast at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Grand Island is set to face off against their familiar foe Elkhorn North at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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