Cardinals
| 03/17/25 vs Southwestern | 17 |
| 04/08/25 @ Williamsburg | 16 |
| 04/22/25 vs Williamsburg | 15 |
| 04/04/25 @ Jackson County | 13 |
| 04/01/25 vs Greenup County | 13 |
South Laurel lost to Mercer County back in May of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Thursday. The Cardinals blew past the Titans 15-4. The Cardinals might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 12 games by six runs or more this season.
Kenzie Williams spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, R Bretz was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three doubles, and four RBI. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Skye Lawson was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two doubles.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: South Laurel kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in five consecutive matchups.
South Laurel pushed their record up to 15-4 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games. As for Mercer County, their defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 11-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. South Laurel will face off against Pineville at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Mercer County, they will square off against Madison Southern at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Titans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season.
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