Laurel Hill was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They lost 19-7 to the Booker T. Washington Wildcats. The Hoboes were not able to make up for their defeat to the Wildcats from their previous meeting back in April of 2019.
Gage Kypfer and Lucas Taylor stepped up to the plate in a big way. Kypfer went 2-for-3 with one home run, while Taylor went a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was Kypfer's first of the season. Weston Graves was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Laurel Hill's loss dropped their record down to 1-10. As for Booker T. Washington, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 7-15.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Laurel Hill will take on Ponce De Leon at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Pirates have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.15 runs per game on average), something the Hoboes will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Booker T. Washington, they will welcome L.E.A.D. Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Lions have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.44 runs per game on average), something the Wildcats will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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