Bryan extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 5-13 in the process. They came up short against the Bellevue East Chieftains, falling 13-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bears of the 18-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
Bryce Urban
| 04/22/25 vs Bellevue East | 3 |
| 04/16/25 @ Buena Vista | 3 |
| 04/12/25 vs Benson | 3 |
| 04/12/25 @ South Sioux City | 2 |
| 04/10/25 @ Omaha Northwest | 2 |
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Bryan saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bryce Urban, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one run. The Bears are 2-1 when Urban posts three or more hits, but 3-12 otherwise.
As for Bellevue East, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-10. Considering they have won eight matches by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
On Bellevue East's side, they let Bayler Truax and Connor Stephens run wild. Truax went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI, while Stephens went 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Those two RBI gave Stephens a new career-high. Ben Shearer was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one double.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bryan will take on Lincoln High at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Bears are facing the Links at the right time seeing as the Links are stuck on a ten-game losing streak. As for Bellevue East, they will face off against Standing Bear at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The timing is sure in the Chieftains' favor as the team sits on three straight wins at home while the Grizzlies have been banged up by six consecutive losses on the road.
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