Laurel Hill scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They never let the L.E.A.D. Academy Lions onto the board and left with a 15-0 victory. The win was a breath of fresh air for Laurel Hill as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Benny Hudson made a splash while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. Hudson was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI.
In other batting news, Laurel Hill let Clay Fowler and Weston Graves loose on the outfield. Fowler scored four runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-3, while Graves scored four runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Graves is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Cooper Degraaf was another key contributor, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with a stolen base and a double.
Laurel Hill's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-7. As for L.E.A.D. Academy, their defeat was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Laurel Hill is on the road again on Monday to play Aletheia Christian Academy at 4:35 p.m. As for L.E.A.D. Academy, they will take on Jay at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Jay's pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so L.E.A.D. Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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