Laquey was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They fell just short of the Stoutland Tigers by a score of 9-8. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Laquey of the 6-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
For Stoutland's part, William Morrow made a splash no matter where he played. He tossed 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Morrow has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Morrow was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Austin Pribble, who scored two runs and stole three bases. Another player making a difference was Justin Crabtree, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Laquey's loss dropped their record down to 1-14. As for Stoutland, the victory got them back to even at 9-9.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Laquey is on the road again on Wednesday to play Iberia at 4:30 p.m. Iberia will roll in looking for their 23rd straight win, something Laquey surely won't give up without a fight. As for Stoutland, they will head out on the road to square off against Crocker at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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