Friday just wasn't the day for Omaha Westside's offense. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Elkhorn South Storm on Friday. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Omaha Westside in their matchups with Elkhorn South: they've now lost six in a row.
For Elkhorn South's part, Tanner Foertsch spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just zero earned runs on three hits and racked up 15 Ks. Those 15 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for him.
At the plate, Eamon O'Gorman was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with a triple, a run, and a double. Connor Charvat was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 1-for-2.
Omaha Westside's defeat dropped their record down to 8-6. As for Elkhorn South, their victory bumped their record up to 8-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Omaha Westside will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Bellevue West at 4:30 p.m. Omaha Westside is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season. As for Elkhorn South, they will head out on the road to square off against Millard West at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The last four games Millard West has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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