The Laurel Christian Lions are taking a road trip to take on the Newton County Academy Generals at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Laurel Christian is headed into Tuesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their eighth straight game dating back to last season on March 6th. They lost 15-0 to Sylva Bay Academy.
Newton County Academy not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since February 14th. They put the hurt on Grace Christian with a sharp 21-1 victory. The win was some much needed relief for the Generals as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Cooper Thrash and Taylor Burt made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Thrash tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Burt tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Thrash also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Newton County Academy is 3-1 when he allows at most three earned runs, but 1-6 otherwise. At bat, Thrash scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3, while Burt got on base in all four of his plate appearances. That stolen base was Thrash's first of the season.
In other batting news, Ty Thrash was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, two stolen bases, and four RBI. Those four runs gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Cooper Savell, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and five RBI.
Newton County Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Laurel Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Newton County Academy, their record is now 4-7.
Laurel Christian suffered a grim 18-2 defeat to Newton County Academy in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Can Laurel Christian avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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