Manhattan ? Lawrence’s Renegades split a doubleheader with the Manhattan 17ers Tuesday, winning the second game, 5-2, after losing the opener, 7-3.

Cal Heinrich and Kyle McManness had two hits apiece in the second game, supporting Joe Crane, who allowed seven hits in 62¼3 innings. Spence Chaney earned a save.

Ryan Engel had two hits and an RBI in the opener, while Carl Lisher had a hit and RBI.

“We are playing extremely tough teams now and we’re beating ourselves,” coach Lynn Harrod said. He cited his team’s strong pitching performance on Tuesday. The Renegades, 3-6, travel to KC Post 183 Thursday.

Manhattan 7, Renegades 3

Renegades 200 010 0 — 3 4 6

Manhattan 401 020 x — 7 6 2

Nick Walters, Austin Engling (6) and Carl Lisher; Henricks and Otto. W — Henricks. L — Walters, 0-2.

2B — Ryan Engel, Renegades; Miller, Simmons, Manhattan.

Renegades 5, Manhattan 2

Renegades 302 000 0 — 5 7 0

Manhattan 101 00 0 0 — 2 4 1

Joe Crane, Spence Chaney (7) and Cal Heinrich; Wainright and Harrison. W — Crane, 1-0. L — Wainright.

2B — Kyle McManness, Renegades.