Laughlin hasn't had much luck against Needles recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. Laughlin will venture away from home to challenge Needles at 1:00 p.m. Laughlin has given up an average of 17.7 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Laughlin is headed into Tuesday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their tenth straight game dating back to last season on Thursday. They came up short against Awaken Christian, falling 34-18. One positive for the Cougars, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Needles unfortunately witnessed the end of their seven-game winning streak on Monday. They took a 10-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of Williams.
Hudson Smith was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in doubles (two). Rodriquez Tommy was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Laughlin's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Needles, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-6-1.
Laughlin suffered a grim 16-0 defeat to Needles in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can Laughlin avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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