It was a good run, but Laurel HomeSchool unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Thursday. Their tough 13-3 loss to the Coastal Mississippi Homeschool Wildcats might stick with them for a while. Laurel HomeSchool was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Coastal Mississippi Homeschool apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played two weeks ago.
For Coastal Mississippi Homeschool's part, Alex Vera made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Vera has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Vera was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Caleb Delaughter was a standout: he scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Sam Murphy was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Laurel HomeSchool's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Coastal Mississippi Homeschool, the win got them back to even at 8-8.
Laurel HomeSchool does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Coastal Mississippi Homeschool will take on Jackson HomeSchool at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Coastal Mississippi Homeschool is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.9 runs per game this season.
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