After picking up their first win in Kearney since 2005 earlier this season, the North Platte First Nationals senior legion couldn’t complete the season sweep of Kearney, falling 4-1 at home on Tuesday night at Bill Wood Field.

Kearney (19-4) took an early 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning and never would surrender the lead.  North Platte (21-11) closed the score to 2-1 before a 2-run 6th inning by Kearney closed the door.

The senior legion continues their home-stand Wednesday night hosting Scottsbluff in a senior legion double-header starting at 5:30 pm.

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The Junior Legion First Nationals  (16-6) were once again upended by Kearney in a one-run loss, falling 7-6. It was the second time this season that North Platte has lost by a single run to Kearney.  The Juniors are on the road Wednesday night at Scottsbluff for a double-header beginning at 5:30 pm.

Between the games, two players were honored with the Team Leadership Award.  The Junior Legion recipient was Braiden Ruffin and the Senior Legion recipient was Alec Wesslund.