Crete had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6 runs), and they went ahead and made it three on Saturday. They came out on top against the Ashland-Greenwood Bluejays by a score of 5-2. While the Cardinals didn't have the best season last year (they finished 10-18), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Madynn Dunham was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Dunham wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kacey Dunaway, who went 1-for-3 with a home run.
Crete's victory bumped their record up to 6-1. As for Ashland-Greenwood, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-5 record this season.
Crete will face off against Wahoo at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Crete's pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so Wahoo's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Ashland-Greenwood, they will welcome Waverly at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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