Gretna was the 14-3 winner over Papillion-LaVista when they last played one another back in May of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Gretna Dragons fell just short of the Papillion-LaVista Monarchs by a score of 2-1 on Thursday. Gretna's loss continues an unfortunate trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Karson Skokan was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out nine batters over 5.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Gretna saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kalvin Janssen, who went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Gretna didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with ten strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Papillion-LaVista only tossed four.
On Papillion-LaVista's side, Tanner Apgar spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered one run (which was unearned) on two hits.
Gretna's defeat dropped their record down to 6-13. As for Papillion-LaVista, their win bumped their record up to 13-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Gretna will take on Omaha Westside at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Omaha Westside will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Gretna surely won't give up without a fight. As for Papillion-LaVista, they will be playing at home against Elkhorn South at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Elkhorn South is coming into the contest with four straight wins on the road, so Papillion-LaVista will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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