Laurel Highlands was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Hopewell Vikings.
Jack Johns was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Laurel Highlands saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sevi Vecchiolla, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one double.
Laurel Highlands' record is now 1-8. As for Hopewell, their victory bumped their record up to 3-9.
Coming up, Laurel Highlands will welcome West Mifflin at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Titans will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something the Mustangs surely won't give up without a fight. As for Hopewell, they are taking a road trip to square off against Hampton at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Talbots will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Vikings surely won't give up without a fight.
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