The Mount Michael Benedictine Knights will face off against the Westview Wolverines at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Mount Michael Benedictine is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 22 runs on Thursday, they were much more limited against Omaha South on Friday. They came up short against the Packers, falling 12-1.
Mount Michael Benedictine saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nathan Bluvas, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Westview was able to grind out a solid win over Omaha Central on Monday, taking the game 9-4. The victory continues a trend for the Wolverines in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now won three in a row.
Mitchell Piatt made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up four earned runs off eight hits. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with one triple.
In other batting news, Westview let Kevin Rempe and Scott Miner II run wild. Rempe scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-3, while Miner II went 1-for-4 with five RBI and one triple. Those five RBI gave Miner II a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Markell Newton, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Mount Michael Benedictine's loss dropped their record down to 5-7. As for Westview, their win bumped their record up to 10-6.
Mount Michael Benedictine came up short against Westview in their previous matchup back in March of 2024, falling 5-1. Will the Knights have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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