Creighton Prep and Elkhorn South squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Creighton Prep had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Elkhorn South Storm by a score of 4-2. Creighton Prep has not had much luck with Elkhorn South recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Creighton Prep got a good showing from Josh Kearney, who pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Kearney has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Creighton Prep saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Garrett Anderson, who went 1-for-2 with a triple and an RBI.
On Elkhorn South's side, Cal Cooper tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits.
On the hitting side, Michael Meckna was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
Creighton Prep's loss dropped their record down to 21-14. As for Elkhorn South, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a massive bump to their 19-14 record this season.
As of now, neither Creighton Prep nor Elkhorn South have any future games scheduled.
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