Rockhurst downs LHS baseball, 4-1

Kansas City, Mo. — Lawrence High’s baseball team was held to two hits and lost, 4-1, on the road against Rockhurst on Monday.

The Lions scored their only run in the fourth inning against Rockhurst starter Douglas Horn when sophomore Andrew Stewart drew a walk, advanced on a single from senior Brad Kincaid and scored on an error.

Rockhurst (18-8) responded with three runs in the bottom half of the inning, including a two-run home run from Max Hewlett.

“Five hard contacts (at the plate) isn’t going to beat KC Rockhurst any day,” LHS coach Brad Stoll said.

The Lions (8-8) will travel to Shawnee Mission Northwest at 4:30 p.m. today at 3&2 Field.

Lawrence 000 100 0 — 1 2 0

Rockhurst 010 300 x — 4 10 1

W — Douglas Horn. L — Parker Kirkpatrick.

HR — Max Hewlett, RH.

LHS highlights — Brad Kincaid, 1-for-3; Ivan Hollins, 1-for-2; Andrew Stewart, walk, run.