Crothersville extended their losing streak to three on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 1-7 in the process. They fell 14-11 to the Edinburgh Lancers. Even if the Tigers couldn't come away with the win, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
Gage Howard made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. He also hit a triple, marking his first of the season. Koby Davis was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
As for Edinburgh, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-10. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Edinburgh's side, Milas Burkman made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Burkman was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cole White, who went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Jayson Music, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Crothersville will square off against Jac-Cen-Del at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Edinburgh, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Morristown at 5:30 p.m.
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