OMAHA, Neb. – Skutt Catholic scored five runs in the first inning and beat the Hays Eagles Senior American Legion baseball team 10-2 in the opening round of bracket play Sunday at the Battle of Omaha Tournament.

Carson Jacobs recorded only one out and was roughed up for three earned runs on three hits and suffered the loss. Palmer Hutchison had two hits including a double and drove in both of the Eagles runs.

The Eagles won their first three pool play games before have their 14-game win streak snapped in a 3-2 loss to Effingham, Illinois Saturday afternoon.

The Eagles are now 18-3-1 on the season. They travel to Norton for a doubleheader on Wednesday.