While Great Bend's victory against Emporia wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Panthers skirted past the Spartans 4-3. That's more bragging rights for the Panthers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Ian Premer was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two RBI, and one double. That home run was his first of the season. Jaxon Wondra was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one run and one double.
Great Bend has been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-3 record this season. As for Emporia, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Great Bend will face off against Saint Thomas Aquinas at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. As for Emporia, they will head out to square off against Manhattan on Friday.
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