Laurence Manning Academy is 3-0 against Orangeburg Prep since May of 2022, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Laurence Manning Academy Swampcats will look to defend their home field against the Orangeburg Prep Indians at 6:00 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Laurence Manning Academy: 1.5, Orangeburg Prep: 1.8) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Laurence Manning Academy unfortunately witnessed the end of their six-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell 6-3 to Pee Dee Academy. Laurence Manning Academy has not had much luck with Pee Dee Academy recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Meanwhile, Orangeburg Prep can now show off five landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Wednesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Calhoun Academy a 17-0 shutout. Winning may never get old, but Orangeburg Prep sure is getting used to it with their sixth in a row.
Payton Schurlknight made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Schurlknight has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Schurlknight was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Lauren Ballew was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. Jane Walker Yonce was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
Laurence Manning Academy's loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 6-2. As for Orangeburg Prep, their win bumped their record up to 7-1.
Everything went Laurence Manning Academy's way against Orangeburg Prep in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 as Laurence Manning Academy made off with a 12-2 victory. Does Laurence Manning Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Orangeburg Prep turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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