Hicks typically has all the answers at home, but on Saturday Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy proved too difficult a challenge. They had just enough and edged out the Pirates 5-4.
Kennen Brown was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Those six strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one stolen base.
In other batting news, Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy let Jaquelle Smith and Khamari Jackson run wild. Smith scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4, while Jackson went 1-for-2 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. That's the most stolen bases Smith has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Rylin Prejean, who scored a run and stole five bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy's victory bumped their record up to 3-16. As for Hicks, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 15-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy will host LaGrange at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Hicks, they will be playing at home against DeRidder at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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