Laurence Manning Academy came tearing into Tuesday's contest with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Wilson Hall Barons by a score of 5-2. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Swampcats also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2024.
Laini Kosinski made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off eight hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Ashley Rae Hodge was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. She also put up a double, which was her first of the season. Lyza Pricklemeyer was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Swampcats
| 03/18/25 vs Wilson Hall | 5-2 |
| 03/12/25 vs Colleton Prep Academy | 13-0 |
| 03/11/25 vs Hilton Head Christian Academy | 16-0 |
| 03/11/25 vs Hilton Head Christian Academy | 13-3 |
| 05/14/24 vs Hammond | 9-0 |
| + 5 more games |
Laurence Manning Academy's win was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-1. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.4 runs on average over those games. As for Wilson Hall, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Laurence Manning Academy will host East Clarendon at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Wilson Hall will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Laurence Manning Academy at 5:00 p.m. on May 1st.
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