LHS splits

Leavenworth ? After dropping the first game of a baseball doubleheader, 6-4, Thursday at Leavenworth, Lawrence High’s baseball squad crushed the Pioneers, 13-0, in a five-inning, run-rule affair in the nightcap to earn its first victory of the season.

Daren Parker (0-1) was the hard-luck loser in the first game, fanning five in four innings. Matt Wingert also had five Ks in the second game, limiting Leavenworth to just two hits in a complete-game effort.

“They (the Lions) were challenged in between games to come out and leave no doubt, and we did that,” first-year LHS coach Brad Stoll said. “Obviously, Wingert was lights out.”

Lawrence 201 010 0 — 4 4 2
Leavenworth 001 500 x — 6 7 4

W–Charlie Mildner. L–Daren Parker (0-1).

Lawrence 170 23 — 13 12 0
Leavenworth 000 00 — 0 2 0

W–Matt Wingert (1-0). L–Ian Thomas.Lawrence highlights: Brian Heere 2-for-4, 2 2Bs, 4 runs; Michael Sickinger 4-for-7, 2B; Marc Albers 3-for-5, 5 runs, HR; Nick DeBiasse 5-for-7, 2 2Bs; Matt Falk 2-for-4; Brett Sims 2B; John Novotny 2B.Lawrence record: 1-2. Next: Saturday at Lee’s Summit (Mo.) North.