East Central scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They never let the Laurel Golden Tornadoes onto the board and left with a 23-0 victory. East Central's pitching crew has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a run in their last three matches.
Christian McFaul made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). McFaul was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jaxon Cripps, who went 2-for-2 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. Fischer Strickler was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and a double.
The win got East Central back to even at 11-11. As for Laurel, they are on a 14-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-14.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. East Central will take on Wayne County at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Laurel, they will head out on the road to face off against Vancleave at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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