Crete proved they can win big on Thursday (they won by ten) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-1 win over the Seward Bluejays. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 6-4 back in August.
Madynn Dunham spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on seven hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Macy Dunaway was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one home run. Another player making a difference was Logan Ochinero, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
Cardinals
| 10/02/25 vs Seward | 3-1 |
| 10/02/25 vs Adams Central | 10-0 |
| 09/30/25 @ Gross Catholic | 12-3 |
| 09/29/25 @ Lakeview | 8-0 |
The victory was the fourth in a row for Crete, bringing their record up to 24-5. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Seward, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-14 record this season.
Crete wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 15-0 loss against Northwest on the 2nd. As for Seward, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 12-2 victory against Aurora on the 2nd.
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