Mount Michael Benedictine was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of the Elkhorn Antlers by a score of 6-5. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Mount Michael Benedictine of the 6-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
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.
On the hitting side, Mount Michael Benedictine saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Barett Sykora, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
On Elkhorn's side, Max Beard was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched 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 pitched 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.
Mount Michael Benedictine's loss dropped their record down to 4-10. As for Elkhorn, they now have a winning record of 10-9.
Mount Michael Benedictine will head out on the road to square off against Platte Valley on Saturday. As for Elkhorn, they will challenge 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.
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