Elkhorn won the last time they faced Mount Michael Benedictine, and things went their way on Thursday too. The Elkhorn Antlers skirted past the Mount Michael Benedictine Knights 6-5. That's two games straight that Elkhorn has won by just one run.
Max Beard made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off three hits. Beard was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
In other pitching news, Collin Hinkle looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Beard wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Elliot Beister, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and an RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Andrew Salvatore, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
On Mount Michael Benedictine's side, Preston Peatrowsky was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits.
Elkhorn is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 10-9 record this season. As for Mount Michael Benedictine, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-10.
Elkhorn will face off against Wahoo/Bishop Neumann at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. The last four games Elkhorn has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Mount Michael Benedictine, they will head out on the road to challenge Platte Valley on Saturday.
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