There's no place like home for Laurel Christian, who bounced back after a loss on the road two weeks ago. They skirted past the Presbyterian Christian Bobcats 3-2. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Lions also won the last time the pair played two weeks ago.
Leyla Rigby was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over 6.1 innings pitched. Rigby was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Rigby wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Bella Horn, who scored a run while going 1-for-4. Addi Welborn also deserves some recognition as she hit her first hit of the season.
Laurel Christian pushed their record up to 2-3 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Presbyterian Christian, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Laurel Christian will host Newton County Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Presbyterian Christian, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Laurel Christian at 6:30 p.m. on September 17th.
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