Baseball Recap: Durant Takes a Loss

Durant was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 7-1 to the Claremore Zebras. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Zebras this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-0 last Monday.

Lucas McClure was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March of 2024.

Durant's defeat dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Claremore, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 14-3.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Durant Lions challenge Coalgate Wildcats at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Durant is facing Coalgate at the right time seeing as Coalgate is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Claremore, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Sallisaw at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.