Tuesday just wasn't the day for Osage's offense. They lost 12-0 to the Crocker Lions on Tuesday. Osage was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Crocker apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2021.
For Crocker's part, Jackson Burney made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out nine over six innings pitched. Burney was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Eli Anderson, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Landon Pierce, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Osage has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-10 record this season. As for Crocker, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 14-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Osage will take on Boonville at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Boonville will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Osage surely won't give up without a fight. As for Crocker, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Halfway at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Halfway: 3, Crocker: 2.4) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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