Laney was the 5-2 winner over Topsail when they last played one another back in May of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Laney Buccaneers fell just short of the Topsail Pirates by a score of 8-7 on Tuesday. That's two games in a row now that Laney has lost by just one run.
Jake Foster made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Jack Holliman was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
Laney has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season. As for Topsail, their win bumped their record up to 8-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Laney will take on New Hanover at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The last three games New Hanover has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Topsail, they will stay at home for another game and welcome West Brunswick at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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