Rocky Bayou Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell just short of the Laurel Hill Hoboes by a score of 9-8. Rocky Bayou Christian was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Laurel Hill apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2023.
Matthew Duplechain stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: he went 2-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was AJ Morgan, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
On Laurel Hill's side, Omerion Hill made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off five hits (he also only allowed one walk). Hill was even better at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Laurel Hill got a big performance out of Brannon Henderson, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Weston Graves was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Rocky Bayou Christian's loss dropped their record down to 1-9-1. As for Laurel Hill, their win bumped their record up to 3-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rocky Bayou Christian will take on Lighthouse Private Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Laurel Hill, they will head out on the road to face off against Baker at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Laurel Hill will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
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