After only two runs in their last game, Laurel Christian made sure to put some runs up on the board against Prentiss Christian on Tuesday. The Laurel Christian Lions were the clear victor by an 11-1 margin over the Prentiss Christian Saints. The Lions' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Gracie Blackwell was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-5. That stolen base was she's first for the season.
In other batting news, Leyla Rigby was incredible, going 4-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base. Those runs marked the first that she's scored this season. Lily Shoemake was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 4-for-5.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Laurel Christian didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 12 strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've earned since back in August of 2023.
Laurel Christian's win bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Prentiss Christian, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Laurel Christian didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 3-2 victory vs. Presbyterian Christian on the 8th. As for Prentiss Christian, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Laurel Christian at 6:30 p.m. on September 3rd.
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