On Saturday, Creighton Prep faced Lincoln East in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Creighton Prep Junior Jays took a 9-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lincoln East Spartans. Creighton Prep's defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Liam Smithberg was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Henry Bartholomew was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
On Lincoln East's side, Carter Mick and Paul Shortridge dominated on the mound. Mick struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits, while Shortridge pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Shortridge has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Garrett Springer and Troy Peltz did most of the damage at the plate: Springer went 3-for-4 with a home run and four RBI, while Peltz went 1-for-3 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Jeter Worthley, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Creighton Prep's loss dropped their record down to 15-12. As for Lincoln East, the victory (which was their 13th in a row) raised their record to 26-1.
Creighton Prep didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 5-2 win vs. Omaha Westside on the 29th. Lincoln East has also already played their next matchup, a 15-3 victory against Millard North on the 29th.
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