Cougars
| 03/25/25 @ McComb | 19 |
| 04/08/25 vs Raymond | 17 |
| 03/07/25 vs McComb | 15 |
| 03/28/25 @ Raymond | 12 |
| 03/01/25 vs Bogue Chitto | 12 |
Lawrence County's game last Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They blew past the Raymond Rangers 18-1. The Cougars might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matches by eight runs or more this season.
Justin Walker made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out six over 4.2 innings pitched. He also tossed no walks, which is notable because Lawrence County is 3-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 8-9 otherwise. Walker was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and two doubles. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Josh Sandifer and Grey Boyd did most of the damage at the plate: Sandifer went 2-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and one stolen base, while Boyd scored four runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Boyd is becoming a predictor of Lawrence County's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 8-3 (and 3-7 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was LaFreddrick Harris, who scored three runs while going 1-for-2.
Lawrence County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .576. They are 8-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Lawrence County pushed their record up to 11-10 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.2 runs on average over those games. As for Raymond, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-15 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lawrence County will challenge Richland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Cougars' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rangers have averaged an impressive 7.3 runs per game this season. As for Raymond, they will take on Pelahatchie at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Rangers are facing the Chiefs at the right time seeing as the Chiefs are stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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