Laurel was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 14th straight defeat. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 23-0 walloping at the hands of the East Central Hornets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Laurel of the 14-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Thursday.
For East Central's part, Christian McFaul made a big impact no matter where he played. He pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). McFaul was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jaxon Cripps, who went 2-for-2 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. Fischer Strickler was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and a double.
Laurel's defeat dropped their record down to 1-14. As for East Central, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-11.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Laurel will face off against Vancleave at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for East Central, they will head out on the road to square off against Wayne County at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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