Spartans
| 04/27/26 @ Shenango | 6-2 |
| 04/23/26 @ Riverside | 6-1 |
| 04/21/26 vs Aliquippa | 17-0 |
| 04/21/26 @ Aliquippa | 26-0 |
Laurel won against Riverside on Thursday with six runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Monday. The Spartans came out on top against the Shenango Wildcats by a score of 6-2. Winning may never get old, but the Spartans sure are getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Connor Mackrell made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Will Zwolenik, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. He is becoming a predictor of Laurel's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 2-7 when he doesn't). Luca Santini was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Laurel was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .481. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
The win got Laurel back to even at 7-7. As for Shenango, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-6 record this season.
Laurel will have a chance to go back-to-back against Shenango: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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