Gretna came out on top against Marian on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run third inning. The Dragons walked away with a 9-6 victory over the Crusaders. The win continues a trend for the Dragons in their matchups with the Crusaders: they've now won three in a row.
Taelyn Rupiper
| 09/05/25 @ Marian | 10 |
| 09/04/25 vs Rock Bridge | 7 |
| 09/02/25 vs Elkhorn | 8 |
| 08/30/25 vs Chatfield | 3 |
| 08/30/25 vs Broomfield | 4 |
| + 6 more games |
Taelyn Rupiper looked comfortable as she struck out ten batters over 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts she has posted over her last 11 matches.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Natalie Boozikee, who went 1-for-2 with one home run. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Kenadie Barton, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Gretna hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in 12 consecutive games.
Gretna's victory bumped their record up to 10-3. As for Marian, they now have a losing record of 4-5.
Gretna wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 5-4 win against Blue Springs South on the 5th. As for Marian, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 10-1 victory against Fremont on the 5th.
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