Crete was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took a 13-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Beatrice Orangemen. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Crete of the 20-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Brooks Piening was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Nick Wendt, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
On Beatrice's side, the team relied heavily on Austin Baldwin, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Noah Jobman was another key contributor, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three RBI and a triple.
Crete's defeat dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Beatrice, their win bumped their record up to 5-3.
Crete will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Lincoln High at 4:30 p.m. As for Beatrice, they will head out on the road to face off against Plattsmouth at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Plattsmouth is coming into the contest with four straight victories at home, so Beatrice will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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