The Gretna East Griffins will be playing in front of their home fans against the Mount Michael Benedictine Knights at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Gretna East is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Gretna East ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-6 victory over Papillion-LaVista South.
Gretna East saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Colton Nicholson, who went 1-for-3 with an RBI. Tanner Erdkamp was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Mount Michael Benedictine had to endure a five-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 16-12 win over Plattsmouth on Monday. With that victory, Mount Michael Benedictine brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Dominic Beninato was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Barett Sykora, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Gretna East pushed their record up to 7-0 with that win, which was their third straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.7 runs per game. As for Mount Michael Benedictine, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Gretna East has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .491. However, it's not like Mount Michael Benedictine struggles in that department as they've averaged .441. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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