Bellevue West is 2-8 against Papillion-LaVista South since August of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Bellevue West Thunderbirds will take on the Papillion-LaVista South Titans at 4:00 p.m. Bellevue West will be strutting in after a win while Papillion-LaVista South will be coming in after a defeat.
Bellevue West will bounce into Thursday's matchup after beating Marian, who they hadn't topped in nine consecutive meetings. Bellevue West never let Marian onto the board and left with an 8-0 victory on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Thunderbirds have posted since August 24th.
Aubrey White made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over five innings pitched. White was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brooklyn Phephles, who went 2-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Elli Reyes, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Bellevue West hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Marian struck out seven times.
Meanwhile, Papillion-LaVista South faced Papillion-LaVista in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. Papillion-LaVista South fell just short of Papillion-LaVista by a score of 2-1. The Titans' loss continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Hannah Winans spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on four hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Kinsely Stover made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 4-for-4. The dominant performance gave her a new career- in hits.
Bellevue West's record now sits at 5-9. As for Papillion-LaVista South, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-5.
Bellevue West's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's game. Bellevue West has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Papillion-LaVista South, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Bellevue West continue to outrun the ball?
Bellevue West might still be hurting after the 11-0 loss they got from Papillion-LaVista South when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Can Bellevue West avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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