Papillion-LaVista South dropped their record down to 19-5 on Monday, which also ended the team's five-game streak of wins on the road. They lost 16-5 to the Millard South Patriots. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Titans, who until this matchup were averaging 3.21 runs allowed.
Griffin Minderman made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run. Grant Gilbreath was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and one RBI.
As for Millard South, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 18-7. Considering they have won 11 games by more than nine runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
On Millard South's side, Noah Haakinson tossed a big game, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). Haakinson has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Braden Swaney was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI he has posted over his last 11 contests. The team also got some help courtesy of Brady Perich, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, two RBI, and one double.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Papillion-LaVista South is set to challenge their familiar foe Westview at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Millard South will face off against rival Norfolk at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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