Crete had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They put the hurt on the Gering Bulldogs with a sharp 10-2 win. The victory was some much needed relief for the Cardinals as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Madynn Dunham made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched four innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Dunham was even better at the plate, going 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
In other batting news, Kacey Dunaway was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Ruby Van Horn, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Gering is on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Crete didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 4-2 win vs. Aurora on the 23rd. Gering has also already played their next contest, a 9-0 loss against Norris on the 23rd.
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