Nebraska City put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They came out on top against the Ralston Rams by a score of 12-9. That's two games straight that the Pioneers have won by exactly three runs.
Reese Grotrian was incredible, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. She also stolen a stolen base, marking her first of the season. Rylie Beethe was another key player, going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Nebraska City was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .387. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .300 or higher in seven consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Nebraska City's win bumped their record up to 5-0. As for Ralston, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Nebraska City will square off against Benson at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday. Nebraska City is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Ralston, they will take on Plattsmouth on Thursday. Ralston has given up an average of 6.2 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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