Laurence Manning Academy waltzed into their game on Thursday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They came out on top against the Hammond Skyhawks by a score of 6-2. That's more bragging rights for Laurence Manning Academy, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
For Hammond's part, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ava Sapp, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4. Sapp has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Laurence Manning Academy pushed their record up to 14-4 with that win, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Hammond, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-3-1.
Laurence Manning Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Hammond, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Lee Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Lee Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
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