The Laurens Academy Crusaders will head out on the road to take on Newberry Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Laurens Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
Last Friday, Laurens Academy came up short against Wardlaw Academy and fell 13-9. Laurens Academy has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Nathan Bell made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole five bases while going 3-for-3. Caleb Hardy was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Laurens Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .519. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Wardlaw Academy only posted a batting average of .344.
Meanwhile, it was close, but back in March Newberry Academy sidestepped Wardlaw Academy for a 7-6 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Newberry Academy.
Laurens Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 5-8. As for Newberry Academy, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Laurens Academy might still be hurting after the 10-0 loss they got from Newberry Academy when the teams last played back in March. Can Laurens Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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