Laurel extended their losing streak to four on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 2-8 in the process. They came up short against the High Point Eagles, falling 11-0. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Eagles this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-3 back in March.
As for High Point, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 9-2. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matchups by ten runs or more this season.
For High Point's part, Yojancel Soto was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 14 over five innings pitched. Those 14 strikeouts gave Soto a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played.
In other batting news, Elinzon Ruiz and Keysi Matos did most of the damage at the plate: Ruiz went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run, while Matos went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. David Peralta-Jerez also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Looking ahead, Laurel will square off against Wise at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for High Point, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Bladensburg at 4:30 p.m. The Eagles are facing the Mustangs at the right time seeing as the Mustangs are stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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