Laurel HomeSchool is on a three-game streak of home losses, and Hattiesburg HomeSchool a four-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Saturday. The Laurel HomeSchool Knighthawks will host the Hattiesburg HomeSchool Forerunners at 7:00 p.m. Laurel HomeSchool has given up an average of 14.5 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Thursday just wasn't the day for Laurel HomeSchool's offense. They came up short against Coastal Mississippi Homeschool on Thursday, falling 13-0.
Meanwhile, Hattiesburg HomeSchool hadn't done well against Laurel HomeSchool recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Forerunners put the hurt on the Knighthawks with a sharp 11-1 victory. With that win, the Forerunners brought their scoring average up to 6.1 runs per game.
Alex Sinclair was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit over four innings pitched. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Hattiesburg HomeSchool is undefeated when he allows at most one walk, but 1-7 otherwise. Sinclair was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with five RBI and one double. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Jack Thomas was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2. He has become a key player for Hattiesburg HomeSchool: the team is 4-2 when he posts at least two runs, but 3-5 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Ayden Stafford, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
With the victory, Hattiesburg HomeSchool broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 7-7. As for Laurel HomeSchool, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-6.
Laurel HomeSchool might still be hurting after the 11-1 loss they got from Hattiesburg HomeSchool in their previous matchup on Tuesday. Will the Knighthawks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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