Baseball Preview: Laurence Manning Academy Swampcats vs. Carolina Academy Bobcats
Laurence Manning Academy is 3-0 against Carolina Academy since February of 2023, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Laurence Manning Academy Swampcats will look to defend their home field against the Carolina Academy Bobcats at 6:30 p.m. After the pair made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Wednesday.
In what's become a running theme this season, Laurence Manning Academy gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Williamsburg Academy a 9-0 shutout.
Not much got past Brayden Barnhill, who gave up just three hits and racked up six Ks to keep Williamsburg Academy off the board. It was the first time this season that Barnhill tossed five or more strikeouts.
At the plate, BJ Balls was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Wyatt Powell, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-1.
Meanwhile, Carolina Academy scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They were the clear victor by an 18-1 margin over King's Academy. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Carolina Academy as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Laurence Manning Academy's win bumped their record up to 6-4. As for Carolina Academy, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-13.
Laurence Manning Academy took their win against Carolina Academy in their previous matchup back in March by a conclusive 11-1. Will Laurence Manning Academy repeat their success, or does Carolina Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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