Beatrice was the 3-2 winner over Crete when they last played one another back in May of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Orangemen fell just short of the Cardinals by a score of 2-1 on Tuesday. The game marked the Orangemen's lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Beatrice saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Austin Baldwin, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-2.
Beatrice dropped their record down to 5-6 with the loss, which was their third straight at home. As for Crete, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-6 record this season.
Beatrice will face off against Plattsmouth at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Orangemen will need to watch out since the Blue Devils have now posted at least ten runs in their last three contests. As for Crete, they will take on Bennington at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Badgers will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something the Cardinals surely won't give up without a fight.
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