Baseball Recap: Laughlin Cougars vs. White Pine Bobcats
Laughlin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell victim to a rough 14-0 defeat at the hands of the White Pine Bobcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Laughlin of the 18-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For White Pine's part, Ryan Walker was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Walker was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Jackson Armstrong was a standout: he scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. Jacob Hall was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Laughlin's defeat dropped their record down to 4-6. As for White Pine, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-1.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Laughlin by a score of 6-1 later that day.
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