LONDON — North Laurel moved to 21-1 after picking up wins over north Madison Southern (11–10), and West Jessamine (11-0) on Saturday.
Saige McClure and Morgan Edwards turned in impressive numbers at the plate during the two games.
McClure went 5-for-7 with six RBI, and a home run, and two runs scored. Edwards went 6-for-7 with two runs scored.
Game Two
North Laurel 11, West Jessamine 0
The Lady Jaguars wasted little time knocking off West Jessamine, scoring three runs in the first inning, four more in the second, a run in the fourth, and three runs in the fifth to pick up an easy, 11-0 win.
“We jumped out early and took control of this one,” Edwards said. “Three in the first and four in the second is a good way to start the game. Home runs from Saige McClure early in the game and then a three run home run by a Reagan Isaac to walk it off on the fifth inning. We played so much better in the second game. We caught everything we should have and made all the plays we should have.
“Reagan Isaac started this one and went the distance,” he added. “She gave up a single to their lead off hitter to start the game and that was the only hit she gave up. She really threw well again. She’s had a great weekend.
“These two games really tell the difference on how good we can be when we catch the ball,” Edwards continued. “Had to win a shootout in the first one and was really in control during the second game. Time to rest tomorrow, Wolfe County on Monday and the last district seed game Tuesday at home against Clay County.”
Saige McClure continued to swing a hit bat, hitting her fourth home run of the week while going 3-for-3 with four RBI, and two runs scored. Morgan Edwards continued her impressive hitting at the plate, going 3-for-3 with two runs scored while Katie Sams had two hits, two runs scored, and an RBI. Reagan Isaac was 1-for-3 with three RBI, and one run scored while Emily Sizemore finished with a hit, one RBI, and three runs scored. Bella Sizemore drove in a run while Ellie Adams scored once.
Isaac notched the win, tossing five innings while allowing only one hit. She also struck out three batters. She also went 1-for-3 with a home run, 3 RBI, and one run scored.
Game One
North Laurel 11, Madison Southern 10
The Lady Jaguars looked like they were going to cruise to a win but a late rally by Madison Southern out North Laurel on its heels.
Chris Edward’s squad led 9-4 entering the sixth inning before the Lady Eagles tied the game at nine apiece. The Lady Jaguars responded with two runs in the bottom of the sixth, and held on to win, 11-10.
“Madison Southern is a team that gives us fits for some reason,” Edwards said. “We led through most of the game and all of a sudden we give up a home run to tie the game in the sixth. They did the same thing to us when we went up there. A very good and scrappy team that never quits. We were lucky to survive this game. We had a bunch of hits, everyone in the lineup had at least one and Haley Cooper hit a home run. Very happy how we are seeing and hitting the ball.
“Defensively, it was not our best effort,” he added. “At least two errors and a couple of other misplays that we haven’t been making. Maybe it was the expected let down after playing South last night, the early start, I had them out early to get the tarp off the field. The effort was there but we could have executed better.
“Pitching wise, Emma Carl started and went a couple of innings,” Edwards continued. “Haley Cooper then came in and pitched most of the game and got the win. Reagan Isaac came in at the end and got the save. These girls have been very impressive all season long. Sometimes we have pitching plans and something happens to throws those plans out the window. These girls have answered the call every time I’ve asked and to do so as young as they are is very impressive.”
Emma Carl started the game in the pitcher’s circle, and last two innings, allowing six hits, and three earned runs while Haley Cooper got the win, going 4 1/3 of an inning while allowing nine hits, and two earned runs. Reagan Isaac went 2/3 of an inning, grabbing the save while striking out two batters.
Bella Sizemore led North Laurel’s 17-hit attack with three hits, and an RBI. Cooper turned in a 3-for-3 effort while hitting a home run, and driving in three runs. Katie Sams had two hits, two RBI, and two runs scored while Saige McClure had two hits, two RBI, and scored once. Morgan Edwards went 3-for-4 at the plate, and scored twice. Braylee Fawbush finished with two hits, and an RBI while Emily Sizemore had a hit, and scored twice. Ellie Adams delivered a hit, and scored once while Bella Finley had a hit, and one RBI. Carl finished with a run scored.
