Laurence Manning Academy can now show off five landslide victories after their most recent contest on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Williamsburg Academy Stallions a 9-0 shutout. This was payback for Laurence Manning Academy, who suffered a 9-7 loss the last time these two teams met.
The result came thanks to Brayden Barnhill's shutout, as he gave up just three hits and racked up six Ks. It was the first time this season that he tossed five or more strikeouts.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on BJ Balls, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Wyatt Powell was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-1.
Laurence Manning Academy's victory bumped their record up to 6-4. As for Williamsburg Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 17-4.
Laurence Manning Academy will play host again on Wednesday to welcome Carolina Academy, where first pitch is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. Laurence Manning Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season. Williamsburg Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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