Stanton County had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 13.5 runs), and they went ahead and made it three on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 win over the Springfield Longhorns.
David Crane spent all five innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up ten Ks.
On Springfield's side, Gunner Mackey made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Mackey is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season.
Stanton County's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 3-0. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs per game. As for Springfield, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Stanton County beat Springfield by a score of 5-3 later that day.
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