Kearney had won three straight on the road, but on Saturday they bumped up to 14-14 to make it four. They won by a run and slipped past the Norfolk Panthers 4-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bearcats have posted since April 18th.
Will Kaskie
| 05/02/26 @ Norfolk | 11 |
| 04/25/26 vs Creighton Prep | 9 |
| 04/11/26 @ Lincoln High | 4 |
| 03/26/26 @ Grain Valley | 4 |
| 04/18/26 vs Lincoln North Star | 3 |
Will Kaskie made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over 6.1 innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. Those 11 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Kaskie wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Chase Bentz, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
As for Norfolk, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season. That's two games in a row now that they have lost by just one run.
On Norfolk's side, Adrian O'Brien was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. That's the fewest hits O'Brien has allowed since back in April.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Kearney will take on Burke at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Norfolk, they will face off against Fremont at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 6.3 runs per game this season.
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