Baseball Recap: Nebraska City Puts Losing Streak Behind Them

Nebraska City had to endure a nine-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Falls City Tigers 8-2 on Friday. The Pioneers not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since March 31st (when they won 10-0).

Landon Ferguson

Stolen Base (Career)

04/25/25 @ Falls City	3
04/12/25 @ Omaha North	2
03/28/25 @ Platteview	2
04/15/25 @ Plattsmouth	1
04/14/25 @ Ralston	1

Landon Ferguson was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Nebraska City is undefeated when Ferguson allows one or fewer earned runs, but 1-12 otherwise. Ferguson was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high.

In other pitching news, Derek Van Arsdol looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.

Back at the plate, Carter Hoyle was excellent, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of James Fairbanks, who went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.

Nebraska City always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Nebraska City picked up their first road victory, bumping their record up to 4-12. As for Falls City, they dropped their record down to 3-12 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home.

We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Nebraska City will square off against rival Beatrice at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Falls City is set to face off against their familiar foe Raymond Central at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.