Lawrence County scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Austin Black Bears with a sharp 17-7 win. The victory was some much needed relief for Lawrence County as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Lawrence County got a great performance from Tucker Legg as he pitched 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits. Legg has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Ryder McGregory was a standout: he scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Kaiden Wear was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Lawrence County's win bumped their record up to 8-15. As for Austin, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost 11 of their last 12 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-19 record this season.
Lawrence County will be playing in front of their home fans against Madison County at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Austin, they will head out on the road to face off against Sparkman at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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