Crete is 0-7 against Nebraska City since April of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Crete Cardinals will head out on the road to square off against the Nebraska City Pioneers at 4:30 p.m.
Crete is is headed into Wednesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Thursday. They fell 7-3 to Blair.
Crete saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kenner Svitak, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Nebraska City had just enough and edged Beatrice out 4-3 on Monday.
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 nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Crete's defeat dropped their record down to 7-14. As for Nebraska City, their win bumped their record up to 6-8.
Crete's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's contest. Crete has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Nebraska City, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Crete continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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