Red-hot Cramer leads Lakers to state A tourney

MOSCOW - Joel Cramer continued his torrid hitting streak, lacing two triples and two doubles and driving in five runs to lead the Peak Sand and Gravel Lakers of Sandpoint past Prairie 16-6 on Saturday at the American Legion Class A Area A (district) tournament.

Cramer now has 10 hits in his last 11 at bats, including two inside-the-park home runs, and also scored four runs for the Lakers (33-8), who earned a berth to the state tournament beginning Wednesday in Burley.

Tyler Gordon was solid on the mound, picking up the win and running his record on the season to a perfect 7-0. He also provided his own run support by smacking two doubles and driving in three runs. The game was called in the sixth inning due to the 10 run rule.

Tevin Hamilton went 3-3 and scored four runs, Cole Tonnemacher added two hits and two RBIs and Jordan Hammack had two hits as the Lakers continue to score runs in bunches.

The Lakers have now won 21 of their last 23 games, and along with Moscow earned one of the two state berths next week.