Fremont extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 2-11. They came up short against the Lincoln East Spartans, falling 12-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tigers of the 13-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.
As for Lincoln East, they pushed their record up to 9-3 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. The result was nothing new for the Spartans, who have now won seven games by eight runs or more so far this season.
For Lincoln East's part, Tessa Berner looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. Berner has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Lainey Bednar and Lucy Barrett did most of the damage at the plate: Bednar went 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and one triple, while Barrett went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and one triple. That's the most hits Bednar has posted since back in October of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Nevaeh Coleman, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Coming up, Fremont will challenge Blue Springs South at 10:00 a.m. on Friday. As for Lincoln East, they will host Omaha Westside at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
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