Millard North lost against Burke back in April of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Millard North Mustangs fell just short of the Burke Bulldogs by a score of 8-7. Millard North has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Chase Machal was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-5. Cam Johnson was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Millard North kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
On Burke's side, Charlie Wright looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Wright 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, Sladen Bragg and Gavin Slaby did most of the damage at the plate: Bragg scored three runs while going 2-for-3, while Slaby went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Gavin Doll, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Millard North's defeat dropped their record down to 4-11. As for Burke, their victory bumped their record up to 7-10.
Millard North is on the road again on Monday to play Kearney at 4:00 p.m. As for Burke, they will take on Fremont on Monday. Fremont's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Burke's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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