Lawrence County hasn't had much luck against Boaz recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Lawrence County Red Devils are taking a road trip to challenge the Boaz Pirates at 11:00 a.m. Lawrence County is coming into the match hot, having won their last four games.
If Lawrence County beats Boaz with seven runs on Saturday, it's going to be the squad's new lucky number: they've won their past two games with that exact score. Lawrence County walked away with a 7-4 win over Brooks on Monday.
Tucker Legg looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Wyatt Knight and Caden Norwood did most of the damage at the plate: Knight scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Norwood went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double. What's more, Knight posted three RBI, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. Tripp Engle also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Meanwhile, Boaz entered their tilt with Albertville on Thursday with two consecutive wins , and they'll enter their next game with three. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 2-1 W against the Aggies. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Pirates have posted against the Aggies since March 7, 2019.
Lawrence County's record now sits at 9-2. As for Boaz, their record now sits at 8-3.
Lawrence County couldn't quite finish off Boaz when the teams last played back in March of 2022 and fell 3-1. Can Lawrence County avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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