Northwest Comes Back To Down Crete, 8-7

Photo Credit: Josh Salmon

(Hastings, NE) - Northwest dramatically took Wednesday's game, with an 8-7 walk-off victory over Crete at Smith Softball Complex. The game was tied at seven in the bottom of the seventh when an error scored one run.

Northwest came back to win despite trailing 5-0 in the third.

Crete got on the board in the top of the first inning after Macy Dunaway singled down the left field line, and Makesha Smith tripled down the right field line, each scoring one run.

Madynn Dunham homered to center field, scoring two runs in the top of the second for the Crete.

A single by Logan Ochinero extended the Crete lead to 5-0 in the top of the third inning.

Northwest tied the game in the bottom of the sixth thanks to a triple by Karstyn Zuelow, and a fielder's choice by Lauren Jones.

Graclyn Simmons earned the win for Northwest. The starting pitcher surrendered nine hits and seven runs over seven innings, striking out eight and walking six. Dunham took the loss for Crete. The hurler went six and two-thirds innings, giving up eight runs (five earned) on 13 hits, striking out six and walking four.

Northwest amassed 13 hits in the game. Zuelow drove the middle of the lineup, leading Northwest with three runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 2-for-5 on the day. Northwest's Lexi Ross, the number eight hitter, led Northwest with three hits in four at bats. Jones and Abby Dinkelman each collected multiple hits for Northwest.

Smith and Dunaway each collected two hits for Crete. Dunham went 1-for-1 at the plate and led the team with two runs batted in. Dunham led Crete with three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, collecting six walks for the game.

With the win, Northwest will advance to a Class B winners bracket game at 11:30 am on Thursday, October 15th vs. Gretna East. It will be the second meeting of the year between the two teams, as Northwest defeated the Griffins, 3-2, on September 28th. Listen live on 103.1 FM & 1031kjcountry.com. 

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