Burke was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell 12-7 to the Papillion-LaVista Monarchs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bulldogs of the 11-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Sladen Bragg and Brady Stanley did some serious damage despite the final result: Bragg scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Stanley scored a run while going 3-for-4. That's the most hits Bragg has posted since back in April of 2024. Kyle Tipler also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Bulldogs
| 03/31/25 @ Papillion-LaVista | 13 |
| 03/28/25 vs Gretna East | 12 |
| 03/21/25 @ Omaha South | 10 |
| 03/24/25 vs Omaha North | 6 |
| 03/27/25 @ Omaha Central | 5 |
They weren't the only ones working in the hit department: Burke kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Burke's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Papillion-LaVista, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Burke will take on Lincoln Northeast at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Lincoln Northeast's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Burke's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Papillion-LaVista, they will face off against Millard North at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Millard North will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Papillion-LaVista surely won't give up without a fight.
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