On Monday, Millard South faced Elkhorn South in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Millard South Patriots came out on top in a nail-biter against the Elkhorn South Storm and snuck past 6-4. That's more bragging rights for Millard South, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Noah Carroll looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Logan Wick and Harrison Hart did most of the damage at the plate: Wick scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Hart went 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI. Will Thomas was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
On Elkhorn South's side, Kobe Eikmeier was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base.
Millard South has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a nice bump to their 22-8 record this season. As for Elkhorn South, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-13.
Millard South will head out on the road to challenge Omaha Northwest at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Elkhorn South, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Bryan.
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