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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