The Laurens Academy Crusaders will head out on the road to challenge the Wardlaw Academy Patriots at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
After a string of three wins, Laurens Academy's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 11-0 walloping at the hands of Richard Winn Academy. Laurens Academy has not had much luck with Richard Winn Academy recently, as the team's come up short the last seven times they've met.
Meanwhile, Wardlaw Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch last Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. Their rough 14-2 defeat to King Academy might stick with them for a while.
Wardlaw Academy saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Addison Faust, who went 1-for-3 with an RBI. Faust has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Laurens Academy's loss dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Wardlaw Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-8.
Monday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Laurens Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .322. However, it's not like Wardlaw Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .328. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Laurens Academy might still be hurting after the 14-1 loss they got from Wardlaw Academy in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Can Laurens Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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