Polytech is 7-1 against Laurel since May of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Polytech Panthers will be playing at home against the Laurel Bulldogs at 4:00 p.m.
Polytech is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Delaware's top teams: Caesar Rodney, who was ranked fifth in their home state at the time (Polytech was ranked 16th). Polytech fell just short of Caesar Rodney by a score of 3-2 on Thursday. Polytech's defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Meanwhile, Laurel scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They never let Christiana onto the board and left with an 18-0 victory. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Laurel with their most commanding win of the season.
Polytech's loss dropped their record down to 11-7. As for Laurel, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 10-8 record this season.
Polytech skirted past Laurel 9-8 when the teams last played on May 3rd. Does Polytech have another victory up their sleeve, or will Laurel turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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