Omaha Northwest was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat. They lost 21-0 to the Lincoln Northeast Rockets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Omaha Northwest of the 16-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Lincoln Northeast's part, Jordan Lemon was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Lemon has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Lemon was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Will Carlson looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, Lincoln Northeast got a massive performance out of Cooper Thelen, who went 4-for-5 with five RBI, three runs, and a triple. Colton Sims was another key contributor, going 2-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and a triple.
Omaha Northwest's defeat dropped their record down to 4-20. As for Lincoln Northeast, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-21.
Omaha Northwest will stay at home for another game and welcome Millard South at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Millard South's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Omaha Northwest's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Lincoln Northeast, they will head out on the road to square off against Millard North at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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