For the second straight game, Durham School of the Arts will face off against Louisburg. The Bulldogs will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Warriors at 5:00 p.m. Durham School of the Arts has given up an average of 7.6 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Durham School of the Arts lost 14-4 to Louisburg on Tuesday. The Bulldogs have struggled against the Warriors recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meeting.
For Louisburg's part, Jake Layton and Mason Leonard did most of the damage at the plate: Layton went 2-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run, while Leonard went 2-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. The Warriors are 5-1 when Leonard posts two or more runs, but 4-7 otherwise. Andrew Manthie was another key player, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
Louisburg was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their batting average total in five consecutive matchups.
Durham School of the Arts' loss dropped their record down to 7-9. As for Louisburg, they now have a winning record of 9-8.
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