Baseball Recap: Make It Three in a Row for Walnut Grove

Walnut Grove came out on top against Crane on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run first inning. The Tigers had just enough and edged out the Pirates 6-5. Winning may never get old, but the Tigers sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.

Dwyer Coons

Batters Struck Out

05/11/26 @ Crane	9
04/30/26 @ Halfway	8
04/23/26 @ Conway	8
04/14/26 vs Hurley	10

Dwyer Coons made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.

In other batting news, Nicholas Leeper was excellent, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. That's the most runs he has posted over his last eight games. Wyatt Holman also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.

Walnut Grove's record now sits at 17-11. As for Crane, they dropped their record down to 3-14 with the loss, which was their fifth straight at home.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Walnut Grove will face off against Hermitage at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Crane, they will challenge Greenwood at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.