Elkhorn North are on the road again on Saturday to play the Gretna East Griffins at 10:00 a.m. Elkhorn North is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
On Friday, Elkhorn North faced Bellevue West in a battle between two of the state's top teams. Elkhorn North fell just short of Bellevue West by a score of 4-3.
Owen Hess was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched 6.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Bodie Sellmeyer was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Jett Grossart, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, after a string of ten wins, Gretna East's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of Papillion-LaVista. The game marked that first time this year in which Gretna East was not able to get on the board.
Elkhorn North's loss dropped their record down to 6-6. As for Gretna East, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 10-1.
Saturday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Elkhorn North hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .380. However, it's not like Gretna East struggles in that department as they've averaged .313. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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