Crane had to hit the road for their first game and sadly it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They fell just short of the Early Panthers by a score of 3-1 on Thursday. The loss means Crane is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.
For Early's part, Ben Lewis and Jacob Presley made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Lewis tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Presley tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). At the plate, Lewis scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3, while Presley scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Lewis is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Landen Burrow, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base.
The win for Early keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Crane will take on Reeds Spring at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Early, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Lighthouse Christian at 11:00 a.m. Early will be looking to keep their seven-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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