Laney had lost six straight at home dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped down to 0-3 to make it seven. They lost 18-0 to the Burke County Bears. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Wildcats of the 23-8 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.
As for Burke County, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-5. That's two games straight that they have won by exactly 18 runs.
For Burke County's part, Leigha Boynton made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Boynton has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up a single hit in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alexa Beatty, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and four RBI. That home run was her first of the season. Serenity Howard was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Looking ahead, Burke County will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Hephzibah at 5:30 p.m. Laney will be paying especially close attention to the Bears' contest: after the Bears face off against the Rebels, they'll take on Laney again at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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