After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Indian Land, Laurence Manning Academy was happy to have turned things around on Saturday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 win over the Hartsville Red Foxes. That's more bragging rights for the Swampcats, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Kaylee Parmenter Avins made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Avins was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Laini Kosinski was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one double. That triple was her first of the season.
Laurence Manning Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .440. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hartsville only posted a batting average of .294.
Laurence Manning Academy's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Hartsville, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Laurence Manning Academy will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on Hilton Head Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Laurence Manning Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so Hilton Head Christian Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Hartsville, they will face off against Wilson at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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