The Omaha Central Eagles will square off against the Lincoln North Star Navigators at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The two teams were dealt some close losses in their previous games and are determined not to let this one get away.
Omaha Central is headed into Monday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Saturday. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost an 8-6 heartbreaker at the hands of Westview. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Eagles have suffered since March 15, 2024.
Joe Dougherty put in work while hitting and pitching. He tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one double. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season.

Mark Ripp
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In other batting news, Mark Ripp was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Omaha Central is 2-1 when Ripp posts two or more runs, but 5-10 otherwise.
Meanwhile, Lincoln North Star didn't have quite enough to beat Kearney on Saturday and fell 3-1.
Lincoln North Star saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Preston Graff, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Lincoln North Star's defeat dropped their record down to 8-6. As for Omaha Central, their loss dropped their record down to 7-11.
Omaha Central came up short against Lincoln North Star in their previous matchup back in March of 2024, falling 7-4. Will the Eagles 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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