J.L. Mann extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 22 on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 0-20 in the process. They lost 26-2 to the Laurens Raiders. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Raiders this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 13-7 back in March.
As for Laurens, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 9-11. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Laurens' part, Summer Nations and Zealy Martin made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Nations tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Meanwhile, Martin tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, Nations posted three strikeouts, the most she's had since back in March. At the plate, Nations went 3-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI, while Martin got on base in four of her five plate appearances with five runs and two stolen bases.
In other batting news, Laurens let Carly Edwards and Addison Trevino run wild. Edwards went 4-for-5 with seven RBI, four runs, and one triple, while Trevino got on base in four of her five plate appearances with one home run, four runs, and two stolen bases. That's the most runs Edwards has posted since back in March. Addy Carlisle was another key player, going 2-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and one double.
Coming up, J.L. Mann will venture away from home to take on Mauldin at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Laurens does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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