On Tuesday, the Marian Crusaders earned a 4-1 victory over Westview. That's two games straight that the Crusaders have won by exactly three runs.
Sadie Klinetobe was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a home run. That home run marked the first that she's launched this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Aubrey Mueting, who went 1-for-2 with a home run. Adele Tompsett also deserves some recognition as she hit her first hit of the season.
The win made it two in a row for Marian and bumps their season record up to 3-3. As for Westview, the loss snapped their winning streak at four games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 3-1 record.
Marian will square off against Millard North on Tuesday. As for Westview, they will face off against Papillion-LaVista South on Wednesday. Westview's pitching crew has only allowed two runs per game this season, so Papillion-LaVista South's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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