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| 08/28/25 - Away | 6-4 W |
| 10/11/24 - Away | 2-5 L |
| 10/11/24 - Home | 2-3 L |
| 10/03/24 - Away | 9-3 W |
| 08/24/23 - Away | 4-12 L |
| + 5 more games |
Crete lost to Seward back in October of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Thursday. The Cardinals had just enough and edged out the Bluejays 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Cardinals have posted since September 28, 2024.
Madynn Dunham was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Camry Draeger, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in September of 2024. Another player making a difference was Reagan Cain, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Crete kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
The victory made it two in a row for Crete and bumps their season record up to 4-1. As for Seward, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Crete will head out to face off against Fairbury at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Seward, they will venture away from home to take on Norris at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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