Pender had to kick off their season on the road on Thursday, but they showed no ill effects. They were the clear victor by a 14-1 margin over the Lakewood Leopards.
Tyler Conger was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only a hit while striking out six over five innings pitched. That's the fewest hits he has allowed since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sean Cummings, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, one triple, and one stolen base. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in RBI. Blake Howell was another key player, scoring two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Lakewood's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pender will venture away from home to take on James Kenan at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Lakewood, they are headed away from home for the first time to face off against St. Pauls at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
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