Kearney was the 10-7 winner over Burke when they last played one another back in May of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Kearney Bearcats lost 12-5 to the Burke Bulldogs on Tuesday. Kearney has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Griffin Novacek and Garrison Burns did some serious damage despite the final result: Novacek went 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI, while Burns scored a run while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Karter Lee, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
On Burke's side, Gavin Doll made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Doll has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Doll was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Joseph Fischer, who went 2-for-5 with two triples, a run, and an RBI. Gavin Slaby was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Kearney's loss dropped their record down to 15-13. As for Burke, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 10-16 record this season.
Kearney does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Burke, they will be playing at home against Omaha North at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Omaha North is coming into the contest with three straight wins on the road, so Burke will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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