After flying high against Buena Vista last Tuesday, Millard North came back down to earth. The Millard North Mustangs fell just short of the Millard West Wildcats by a score of 3-2 on Thursday. Millard North has struggled against Millard West recently, as their game on Thursday was their ninth consecutive lost matchup.
Millard North got a good showing from Evan Hansen, who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
On the hitting side, Millard North saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alex Buresh, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and a double.
Even though they lost, Millard North was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
On Millard West's side, Ethan Cole looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
Millard North's loss dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Millard West, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 14-2 record this season.
Millard North will head out on the road to square off against Lincoln Southwest at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. Lincoln Southwest is coming into the contest with five straight victories at home, so Millard North will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. Millard West will take on Papillion-LaVista at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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