After three games on the road, Wardlaw Academy is heading back home. They will take on the Laurens Academy Crusaders at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Last Friday, Wardlaw Academy suffered a tough 14-2 loss at the hands of King Academy.
Wardlaw Academy saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Addison Faust, who went 1-for-3 with an RBI. Faust has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Laurens Academy's offense. They fell victim to a rough 11-0 defeat at the hands of Richard Winn Academy on Friday. Laurens Academy has not had much luck with Richard Winn Academy recently, as the team's come up short the last seven times they've met.
Wardlaw Academy's loss was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Laurens Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-6.
Monday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Wardlaw Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .328. However, it's not like Laurens Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .322. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Wardlaw Academy's way against Laurens Academy in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 as Wardlaw Academy made off with a 14-1 victory. Will Wardlaw Academy repeat their success, or does Laurens Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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