Crete was the 4-2 winner over Wayne when they last played one another back in April of 2022, but their luck changed this time around. The Crete Cardinals fell just short of the Wayne Blue Devils by a score of 2-1 on Thursday. Crete has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Nick Wendt was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Crete saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Triston Lenhoff, who went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
On Wayne's side, Gavin Redden spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on eight hits.
Crete now has a losing record at 4-5. As for Wayne, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 4-1.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing South Sioux City the next time they take the field. Crete will host South Sioux City at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, while Wayne will play them later in the day, at 2:00 p.m.
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