Elkhorn North hit Crete with a seven-run fourth inning on Saturday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Cardinals took a 7-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Wolves. The Cardinals were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Wolves apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Hayley Mattox was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple and two RBI. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season. Another player making a difference was Kacey Dunaway, who went 1-for-3 with one triple and one RBI.
Crete has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 20-5 record this season. As for Elkhorn North, they pushed their record up to 12-7 with the win, which was their third straight on the road.
Crete didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, an 8-0 victory against Lakeview on the 29th. As for Elkhorn North, they have also already played their next matchup, a 4-2 win against Bennington on the 29th.
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