Crothersville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their 12th straight defeat. They lost 19-3 to the Lanesville Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Crothersville of the 16-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Crothersville saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lucas Hilton, who went 1-for-2 with a triple and a run.
On Lanesville's side, Jeremy Guffey and Nolyn Hall made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Guffey pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Hall pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. At bat, Guffey scored two runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances, while Hall scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Lanesville let Jaxson Payne and Gene Klusmeier loose on the outfield. Payne went 1-for-2 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI, while Klusmeier went 3-for-4 with four RBI, a stolen base, and a run. Another player making a difference was Dayton Campbell, who scored two runs while going 2-for-5.
Crothersville's defeat dropped their record down to 1-13. As for Lanesville, their win bumped their record up to 9-14.
Crothersville will head out on the road to face off against Shawe Memorial at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Lanesville, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Floyd Central at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Floyd Central will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something Lanesville surely won't give up without a fight.
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