Burke extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping them down to 7-8. They lost 11-4 to the Bellevue West Thunderbirds. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bulldogs of the 10-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2025.
Landon Foster
| 04/13/26 @ Bellevue West | 11 |
| 04/04/26 vs Omaha North | 10 |
| 03/20/26 vs Omaha South | 9 |
| 03/26/26 vs Omaha Central | 5 |
| 03/31/26 vs Lincoln Northeast | 3 |
| + 2 more games |
Landon Foster was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out 11 batters over 4.2 innings while giving up four earned runs off only two hits. He has become a key player for Burke: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least eight strikeouts, but 5-7 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Burke saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brayden Pickett, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
As for Bellevue West, they pushed their record up to 7-8 with the win, which was their third straight at home. That looming 11-4 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
On Bellevue West's side, Joseph Hartin-Kovy spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four runs (all of which were unearned) on four hits and racked up eight Ks. Hartin-Kovy has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Jayden Ortez was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one stolen base. That's the most RBI he has posted over his last nine games. Aiden Ensor also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Burke will challenge rival Millard South at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Bellevue West is set to take on their familiar foe Skutt Catholic at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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