Hillcrest was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They fell 12-9 to the Laurens Raiders. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Hillcrest of the 5-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Monday.
David Jones made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Alex LaCoste, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Hillcrest's loss dropped their record down to 5-7. As for Laurens, the win was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 10-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hillcrest will take on Mid-Carolina at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Hillcrest is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season. As for Laurens, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Fountain Inn at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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