Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Nebraska City). They put the hurt on the Ashland-Greenwood Bluejays with a sharp 19-9 win on Tuesday. The result was nothing new for the Pioneers, who have now won 16 matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Nebraska City got a massive performance out of Halle Nickels, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Hanna Marth was another key player, going 3-for-5 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Nebraska City kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Nebraska City has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 23-4 record this season. As for Ashland-Greenwood, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 14-10 record this season.
Nebraska City will take on Auburn on Thursday. Nebraska City will be looking to keep their eight-game home win streak alive. Ashland-Greenwood does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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