Early deficits cost Stanton in losses to Denver City, Compass Academy

— Early-game struggles proved costly for the Stanton Buffaloes, who dropped a pair of contests last week, falling 6–3 to Denver City on Friday and 5–3 to Compass Academy on Monday.

Stanton found itself in an early hole it couldn’t escape against Denver City, which struck quickly with a run in the first inning and surged ahead with a four-run second to take control.

Despite the deficit, Stanton showe…