Softball Game Preview: Laurens Raiders vs. Emerald Vikings

The Laurens Raiders will venture away from home to challenge the Emerald Vikings at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with seven consecutive losses for Laurens and six for Emerald.

Laurens lost 15-3 to Woodruff on Monday.

Laurens saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Zealy Martin, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.

Meanwhile, Emerald came up short against Brashier Middle College Charter on Monday, falling 16-5.

Laurens' defeat dropped their record down to 6-11. As for Emerald, their loss dropped their record down to 2-10.

Everything went Laurens' way against Emerald when the teams last played back in April of 2023, as Laurens made off with a 15-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Raiders since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.