Omaha North proved they can win big on Wednesday (they won by nine) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged out the Tekamah-Herman Tigers 9-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Vikings have posted since April 4th.
Colin Kinman
| 04/28/25 @ Mount Michael Benedictine | 3 |
| 04/03/25 vs Omaha Northwest | 3 |
| 05/01/25 vs Tekamah-Herman | 2 |
| 04/30/25 vs Omaha South | 2 |
| 04/22/25 @ Buena Vista | 2 |
| + 9 more games |
Colin Kinman was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, earning two runs and one stolen base. He has become a key player for Omaha North: the team is 6-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 6-9 otherwise.
In other pitching news, Ethan Hayes looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits (and only one walk). Those six strikeouts gave him a new career-high.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Nate French, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Another player making a difference was Chance Kinman, who went 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Omaha North's record now sits at 12-10. As for Tekamah-Herman, their loss was their 17th straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-14.
Coincidentally, Omaha North and Tekamah-Herman will both be playing Bryan the next time they take the field. The Vikings will head out to face the Bears on Monday, while the Tigers will head out to face them at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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