Williamsburg had lost 14 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 2-15 to make it 15. They lost 16-1 to the South Laurel Cardinals. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Cardinals this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 16-0 two weeks ago.
As for South Laurel, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-4 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 games by six runs or more this season.
For South Laurel's part, they got a massive performance out of Skye Lawson, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with five RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those five RBI gave Lawson a new career-high. Kinlee Ertel was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two triples, three RBI, and one run.
Looking ahead, Williamsburg will face off against Corbin at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Yellow Jackets are facing the Redhounds at the right time seeing as the Redhounds are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for South Laurel, they will challenge Mercer County at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Titans will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Cardinals surely won't give up without a fight.
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