Sandy Valley extended their losing streak to eight on Tuesday, dropping them down to 2-8. They came up short against the Laughlin Cougars, falling 16-0. The contest marked the first time this season in which the Sidewinders were not able to get on the board.
As for Laughlin, their win was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 9-6. Considering they have won six matchups by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Laughlin's part, Anthony Brookins was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Brookins is becoming a predictor of Laughlin's success: when he allows at most three hits the team is undefeated (and 5-6 when he doesn't). Brookins was also big at the plate, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. He has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times he's played.
In other batting news, Laughlin got a massive performance out of Gavin Davis, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with five stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Davis has become a key player for the Cougars: the team is 6-2 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 3-4 otherwise. Chris Webb III was another key player, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with four stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
Sandy Valley has already played their next game (against Mountain View Christian), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. Laughlin will be paying especially close attention to the Sidewinders' contest: after the Sidewinders face off against the Saints, they'll take on Laughlin again at 1:00 p.m. on Friday.
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