After a string of 14 wins, Orangeburg Prep's good fortune finally ran out on Wednesday. They fell just short of the Laurence Manning Academy Swampcats by a score of 5-4. Orangeburg Prep was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Laurence Manning Academy apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April.
Payton Schurlknight put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed six innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Schurlknight was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Calee Hartzog was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Katherine Lambrecht, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Orangeburg Prep's loss ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 15-2. As for Laurence Manning Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 13-4 record this season.
Orangeburg Prep will head out on the road to face off against Calhoun Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Orangeburg Prep is facing Calhoun Academy at the right time seeing as Calhoun Academy is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Laurence Manning Academy, they will be playing at home against Hammond at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Laurence Manning Academy will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive.
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