The Omaha North Vikings will square off against the Benson Bunnies at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday. Omaha North has now lost 23 straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since August 23.
Omaha North made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Lincoln High, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Vikings fell just short of the Links by a score of 12-10 on Thursday. Even if the Vikings couldn't come away with the victory, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
Anna Bartsch was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Sa'Nya Gilmore was another key player, getting on base in two of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Benson's offense. They lost 15-0 to Westview on Thursday. The Bunnies have struggled against the Wolverines recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Omaha North's defeat dropped their record down to 2-24. As for Benson, their loss dropped their record down to 8-18.
Omaha North's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's game. The Vikings have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.2 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Benson, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Omaha North continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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