The Laurens Raiders are taking a road trip to face off against the Westside Rams at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Laurens took a 11-run defeat the last time they faced off against Westside, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Laurens won by a run and slipped past Westside 10-9. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Raiders considering their two-run performance the matchup before.
Summer Nations spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and four unearned) runs on nine hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Laurens let Addison Trevino and Myleigh Robertson run wild. Trevino went 1-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Robertson went 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. That home run was Robertson's first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Makayden Livingston, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Laurens' win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-4. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 18.3 runs over those games. As for Westside, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Laurens has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .595. However, it's not like Westside struggles in that department as they've averaged .462. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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