Ralston hadn't done well against Nebraska City recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Rams came out on top against the Pioneers by a score of 7-3. That's two games straight that the Rams have won by exactly four runs.
Makenzie Macrander spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up ten Ks. Those ten strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Ralston saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lydia Cooper, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI. That's the most RBI Cooper has posted since back in September of 2024. Another was Maddie Ochsner, who earned one run and two stolen bases.
Rams
| 08/26/25 vs Nebraska City | 7-3 |
| 10/02/24 vs Omaha North | 19-1 |
| 09/28/24 vs Plattsmouth | 6-4 |
| 09/26/24 vs Ashland-Greenwood | 1-0 |
| 09/21/24 vs Lexington | 19-1 |
| + 7 more games |
Ralston's victory was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.6 runs over those games. As for Nebraska City, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 3-3.
Ralston has already played their next game, an 8-3 victory against Plattsmouth on the 28th. As for Nebraska City, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 15-1 win against Bryan on the 28th.
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