Elkhorn lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Gross Catholic, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Tuesday's game. The Antlers blew past the Cougars 8-1 on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Antlers have posted against the Cougars since April 27, 2021.
Tyce Shipley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on four hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances.
Joaquin Carbullido
| 04/28/26 @ Gross Catholic | 3 |
| 04/14/26 vs Lincoln Northwest | 3 |
| 03/30/26 vs Blair | 2 |
| 04/24/26 @ Roncalli Catholic | 1 |
| 04/23/26 vs Mount Michael Benedictine | 1 |
| + 5 more games |
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Joaquin Carbullido, who went 2-for-3 with three runs. He is becoming a predictor of Elkhorn's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 8-14 when he doesn't). Camden Carle was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
The victory (which was Elkhorn's third in a row) raised their record to 11-14. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games. As for Gross Catholic, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 19-4.
Coming up, Elkhorn is taking a road trip to challenge Nebraska City at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Gross Catholic does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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