Washington hasn't had much luck against O'Gorman recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Warriors will host the Knights at 6:00 p.m. Washington has given up an average of 13 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Washington is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 25th straight game dating back to last season on Tuesday. They lost 16-4 to Brookings.
Meanwhile, O'Gorman faced Lincoln in a battle between two of the state's top teams on April 3rd. The Knights came out on top against the Patriots by a score of 12-7. The high-scoring effort was just what the Knights needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.
Rylan Arbogast made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. Arbogast was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
In other batting news, Sully Schlimgen was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season. Jack Stukel was another key player, getting on base in two of his five plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
O'Gorman's win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-3. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.7 runs over those games. As for Washington, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-4.
Washington might still be hurting after the 11-1 loss they got from O'Gorman in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Warriors have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
