Cranes Hold Off Sodbusters

The Grand Island Fightin' Cranes used a nine run fourth inning to take command in a 10-7 win over Hastings on Wednesday. Sawyer Slade hit the first Cranes' home run at Ryder Park. His three-run blast made it 8-2. Broxton Barrientos had a two-run single. Lake Cowman  added a two run double as part of the big inning. Ian Rodriguez was 3-4, knocked in two, and scored twice. Ty Harmsen picked up the win in relief. Beau Blackwell earned a save in his first appearance of the year.

Assistant Sean Grant spoke after the game.

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Grand Island hosts Sedalia in a series featuring the top two teams in the Diamond Baseball League. Games begin at 7pm Friday and Saturday and 3pm Sunday.