Burke extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 24 on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-5. They lost 15-0 to the Marian Crusaders. If the Bulldogs were looking for revenge after losing 15-1 to the Crusaders when the teams met back in August of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Marian, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-2. They not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since September 24, 2024 (when they won 15-0).
For Marian's part, Madi Pick looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits.
On the hitting side, Amelia Spieker and Brooklyn Kincaid did most of the damage at the plate: Spieker went a perfect 1-for-1 with two RBI, one run, and one double, while Kincaid went a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Those two RBI gave Spieker a new career-high. Millie Sutko was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs and one stolen base.
Burke has already played their next matchup (against Papillion-LaVista South), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. As for Marian, they are taking a road trip to square off against Millard North at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Crusaders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mustangs have averaged an impressive 7.6 runs per game this season.
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