
Dragons
09/16/25 vs Hastings | 4-6 |
09/13/25 vs Hastings | 4-1 |
09/13/25 vs Norris | 5-1 |
09/13/25 vs Elkhorn | 8-1 |
09/09/25 @ Gretna East | 3-1 |
Gretna dropped down to 16-5 on Tuesday, ending the team's four-game streak of wins. They fell just short of the Hastings Tigers by a score of 6-4. The Dragons were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Tigers earlier this season, when they won 4-1.
Taelyn Rupiper spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits and racked up 13 Ks.
On the hitting side, Maddie Kurrus made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
As for Hastings, their record is now 13-4. The game was the first time they have beaten Gretna on their field since August 29, 2020.
On Hastings' side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: ELLA TINSMAN gave up only one earned (and three unearned) runs on four hits and racked up 16 Ks. TINSMAN has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in ten consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on STELLA THOMSEN, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and two doubles. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. BROOKE OCHSNER was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and one run.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Gretna will welcome Standing Bear at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday. The Dragons' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Grizzlies have averaged an impressive 8 runs per game this season. As for Hastings, they will host Norris at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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