North Platte extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 2-6. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 14-13 heartbreaker at the hands of the Lincoln North Star Navigators. Even if the Bulldogs couldn't come away with the win, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
Danaka Jedrzejczyk stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 3-for-4 with three runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. Maleighya Harmon was another key player, going 2-for-3 with four RBI.
As for Lincoln North Star, with the victory, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 3-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since October 5, 2024.
On Lincoln North Star's side, the team relied heavily on Olivia Knox, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. Those three runs gave Knox a new career-high. Madison Chubbuck also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. North Platte will challenge Grand Island Central Catholic at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Lincoln North Star, they will take on Norfolk at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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