Lucy Beckham had to start their season on the road on Thursday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell just short of the Socastee Braves by a score of 1-0.
Gabe Johnson was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out seven over 4.1 innings pitched. What's more, he gave up only three walks, the fewest he's had since back in April of 2025.
On the hitting side, Lucy Beckham saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Davis Kruse, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases.
Looking ahead, Lucy Beckham will challenge York at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Socastee, they will take on Fort Dorchester in a tournament on Friday.
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