Early baseball collects sixth win in a row, 5-1 at Comanche

The Longhorns remain undefeated in March and District 8-3A play

Mar. 13, 2026 at 6:58am

The Early Longhorns baseball team defeated the Comanche Indians 5-1 on Thursday, extending their winning streak to six games. The Longhorns scored twice in the third inning and added two more runs in the fifth to secure the victory. Pitcher Chris Ivy tossed a complete-game three-hitter with nine strikeouts and two walks, with the lone run allowed being unearned due to four Early errors.

Why it matters

The win keeps Early undefeated in March and in District 8-3A play, positioning them well for a strong season and potential playoff run. Comanche, on the other hand, falls to 0-2 in district competition, making it an important early-season victory for the Longhorns.

The details

The game was tied 1-1 after the first inning, but Early pulled ahead with two runs in the third and two more in the fifth. The Longhorns were led offensively by Jaxson Stockman, who had a double and a single and drove in two runs. Ben Wilson, Jack Nowell, and Hunter McCullough also recorded singles for Early. Eli Pallette and Jackson Clark each drove in a run without a hit. On the mound, Chris Ivy was dominant, striking out nine batters and allowing just three hits and two walks.

  • The game was played on Thursday, March 13, 2026.
  • Early's next game is at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 against Breckenridge.

The players

Chris Ivy

The Early Longhorns' starting pitcher, who tossed a complete-game three-hitter with nine strikeouts and two walks.

Jaxson Stockman

An Early Longhorns player who had a double, a single, and two RBIs in the game.

Comanche Indians

The opposing team, who fell to 0-2 in District 8-3A play with the loss.

Early Longhorns

The baseball team that extended their winning streak to six games and remained undefeated in March and district play.

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What’s next

The Early Longhorns will next visit Breckenridge at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 as they look to continue their strong start to the season.

The takeaway

The Early Longhorns' dominant performance against Comanche, including a stellar pitching effort from Chris Ivy, keeps them undefeated in March and district play, positioning them well for a potential playoff run later in the season.