The Laurel Spartans will head out to square off against the Burgettstown Blue Devils at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Laurel has given up an average of 6.7 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Laurel is headed into the game having just suffered their biggest defeat since April 30, 2025 on Thursday. They came up short against Mohawk Area, falling 13-3. The loss continues a trend for the Spartans in their meetings with the Warriors: they've now lost six in a row.
Laurel saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kolton Carlson, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double. Jaxson McVicker also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Meanwhile, Burgettstown fell victim to California and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 10-0 to the Trojans.
Burgettstown now has a losing record of 2-3. As for Laurel, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4.
Laurel's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's contest. The Spartans have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.5 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Burgettstown, though, as they've been averaging only 1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Laurel continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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