Crete waltzed into their matchup on Tuesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They blew past the Beatrice Orangemen 12-3. The Cardinals might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four contests by seven runs or more this season.
Nick Wendt
| 04/07/26 vs Beatrice | 14 |
| 04/01/25 @ Lincoln High | 12 |
| 03/24/25 vs Platte Valley | 12 |
| 03/19/26 @ Platte Valley | 10 |
| 04/28/25 vs York | 9 |
Nick Wendt was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out 14 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Those 14 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Peyton Steuer was excellent, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Crete's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 1-8 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Brooks Piening, who went 2-for-5 with two RBI and one run.
Crete always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Crete's record now sits at 5-8. As for Beatrice, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-9.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Crete will challenge rival Lincoln Northwest at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Beatrice is set to face off against their familiar foe Plattsmouth at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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