Big First Inning Leads Crown Point Past La Porte Varsity Slicers Crown Point scored six runs in the first inning, which helped them defeat La Porte Varsity Slicers 11-0 on Wednesday. Crown Point got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Jase Horton singled, scoring two runs, Jaxtyn Alexander drew a walk, scoring one run, Logan Cotton hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run, and Brody Langhans singled, scoring two runs. Crown Point added to their early lead in the bottom of the third inning after Sean Dunlap doubled down the left field line, and Horton singled down the right field line, each scoring two runs. Joey Kirk pitched three and one-third innings in relief for La Porte Varsity Slicers. The hurler allowed seven hits and five runs (four earned) while, striking out four and walking one. Cody Benedict stepped on the bump first for La Porte Varsity Slicers. The starter gave up three hits and six runs over two-thirds of an inning, striking out none and walking four. Linus Chariton began the game for Crown Point. The pitcher surrendered four hits and zero runs over five innings, striking out four and walking three. CT Rusboldt led La Porte Varsity Slicers with two hits in two at bats. Crown Point collected 10 hits in the game. Langhans and Horton each collected two hits for Crown Point. Langhans and Horton each drove in three runs for Crown Point. Crown Point turned one double play in the game. Crown Point didn't commit a single error in the field. Horton had the most chances in the field with five. La Porte Varsity Slicers play at home on Friday against Griffith in their next game.