Baxter Springs had to hit the road for their first game and sadly it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They took an 11-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Independence Bulldogs on Tuesday. The defeat means Baxter Springs is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.
For Independence's part, Spencer Crain was a major factor no matter where he played. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits over five innings pitched. Crain was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with two runs, a triple, and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kellen Lanning, who went 1-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Brock Sanders, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Baxter Springs will head out on the road to face off against Labette County on Tuesday. As for Independence, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against St. Marys at 4:30 p.m.
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