Omaha Westside typically has all the answers at home, but on Monday Creighton Prep proved too difficult a challenge. They came out on top against the Omaha Westside Warriors by a score of 5-2. That's more bragging rights for Creighton Prep, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Michael Sall tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Cal Anthony, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Charlie Ziola, who went 1-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
On Omaha Westside's side, Jay Coughlin was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up four earned runs off five hits.
At the plate, Charlie Henningsen made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Creighton Prep has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 16-12 record this season. As for Omaha Westside, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 15-14 record this season.
Creighton Prep will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Lincoln North Star at 4:30 p.m. Creighton Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season. Omaha Westside does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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