Crosby-Ironton has not done well against Staples-Motley recently (they were 1-7 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Crosby-Ironton Rangers had just enough and edged the Staples-Motley Cardinals out 7-6. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Crosby-Ironton.
Sammie Hachey was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. Kearyn Gressman was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Crosby-Ironton's victory ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-4. As for Staples-Motley, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-5.
Crosby-Ironton will be playing in front of their home fans against Pine River-Backus at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Staples-Motley, they will head out on the road to square off against Park Rapids at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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