Lawrence Academy came into Wednesday's game having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They walked away with a 6-1 victory over the Ridgecroft Rams on Wednesday. The win was just what Lawrence Academy needed coming off of a 16-0 loss in their prior matchup.
Megan Stotesberry was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. Stotesberry was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Samantha Hughson, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4. Another player making a difference was Jaslene Ethridge, who scored a run and stole three bases.
Lawrence Academy's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 9-7. As for Ridgecroft, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-5 record this season.
Lawrence Academy will head out on the road to take on Wayne Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Ridgecroft, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Northeast Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Ridgecroft is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
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