Charlestown Pirates fell 8-4 to the Lanesville Eagles in their season opener, plagued by 11 walks and five errors, with two crucial errors allowing four runs. Despite a tying effort in the fourth inning with a 3-run home run by Nick Broady, Charlestown left five runners on base. Lanesville capitalized on six hits, including two RBIs from Bo Kahl, ultimately securing the win. Senior catcher Ethan French showcased defensive prowess by throwing out three base runners.

The Big Picture

The Charlestown Pirates faced a challenging season opener, highlighting areas for improvement in pitching control and defense, while also showing offensive potential with key moments like Broady's home run.

By the Numbers
  • Lanesville Eagles had six hits.
  • Charlestown left five runners on base.
Yes, But

While Charlestown struggled with pitching control and defensive errors, they displayed resilience and offensive capability, exemplified by Broady's impactful home run.

State of Play
  • Charlestown Pirates record stands at 0-1.
  • Lanesville Eagles hold a 1-0 record.
  • Lanesville's Dayton Campbell pitched a complete game with 3 earned runs and 7 strikeouts.
  • Charlestown's Cooper Lyvers took the loss with 4 walks and 1 earned run.
What's Next

Charlestown heads to face the Southwestern Rebels on Wednesday, aiming to bounce back from their season opener loss and implement improvements from their performance.

Bottom Line

Charlestown Pirates face a challenging start to the season but show promise in their offensive capabilities, needing to address pitching control and defensive lapses to secure future victories.