After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Richard Winn Academy, Laurens Academy was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They put the hurt on the Wardlaw Academy Patriots with a sharp 13-7 win. The high-scoring effort was just what Laurens Academy needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Elijah Hornberger was incredible, scoring a run and stealing five bases while going 3-for-4. Hack Hardy was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5.
On Wardlaw Academy's side, Jackson Smoak made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Laurens Academy has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 5-6 record this season. As for Wardlaw Academy, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-9.
Laurens Academy will head out on the road to square off against High Point Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Wardlaw Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Greenwood Christian at 7:00 p.m. in their first game on Friday.
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