Crystal City lost to Bismarck back in May of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Hornets had just enough and edged out the Indians 4-3.
Kaiden Thomas looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has become a key player for Crystal City: the team is 2-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 3-8 otherwise.
Julian McGinnis
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On the hitting side, Crystal City's win was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Julian McGinnis, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases. McGinnis is becoming a predictor of the Hornets' success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is undefeated (and 2-9 when he doesn't). Trent Eisenbeis also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Crystal City is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-9 record this season. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of one runs across that stretch. As for Bismarck, their defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 2-3.
Looking ahead, Crystal City will welcome Jefferson at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Bismarck, they will head out on the road to face off against Valle Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Warriors will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something the Indians surely won't give up without a fight.
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