Crane came into Saturday's match having lost 12 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 14-12 victory over the Norwood Pirates on Saturday. Crane's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Norwood's part, Pierce Lawson put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). Lawson was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Cooper Vaughan was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-5. Gary Williams was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5.
Even though they lost, Norwood was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Crane made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-9. As for Norwood, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-6.
Crane didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 6-5 defeat vs. Purdy on the 9th. Norwood has also already played their next game, a 10-0 loss against Houston on the 9th.
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