Nebraska City lost to Beatrice back in April of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Monday. The Nebraska City Pioneers had just enough and edged the Beatrice Orangemen out 4-3.
Zac Hawley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on two hits and racked up eight Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Nebraska City saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Keston Holman, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
On Beatrice's side, Noah Jobman made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run.
Nebraska City's victory bumped their record up to 6-8. As for Beatrice, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-6.
Nebraska City will be playing at home against Crete at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Crete is coming into the contest with eight straight losses on the road, meaning Nebraska City will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Beatrice, they will square off against Omaha South at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Beatrice is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
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