Laney extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 12 on Wednesday, dropping them down to 0-4. They came up short against the Burke County Bears, falling 16-1. On the bright side, the one- run effort marked the Wildcats' highest-scoring game to date.
As for Burke County, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 5-5. The result was nothing new for the Bears, who have now won five contests by 15 runs or more so far this season.
For Burke County's part, Leigha Boynton made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Boynton has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up a single hit in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one triple and one RBI. That triple was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Madeleigh James was a standout: she got on base in two of her three plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. She has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times she's played. Malia Washington was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Coming up, Laney will be playing in front of their home fans against Glenn Hills at 5:55 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Burke County, they are taking a road trip to challenge Edmund Burke Academy at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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