LONDON — South Laurel started the last week of regular season play on the right foot, defeating Madison Southern on Tuesday with an 11-1 decision.
The Cardinals (18-14) scored early, and often during their third straight win as Hunter Bundy, and Ayden Smith combined to drive in seven runs.
Bundy went 2-for-3 at the plate with four RBI, one run scored, and two stolen bases while Smith was 2-for-3 with three RBI, and two runs scored.
South Laurel took a 2-0 lead after the first inning while adding four runs in both the second and third innings to take a 10-1 lead. The Cardinals added the final touches on the 10-run win with a run in the bottom of the fourth.
Will Alsip notched the win, allowing two hits, and no earned runs in five innings of work while striking out two batters.
“We are seeing ball really well right now,” South Laurel coach Trey Smith said. “It’s good to be swing the bats and to be hot at the end of year.
“Will has found groove,” he adde. “He is throwing strikes, and staying ahead. He’s been super successful when he’s doing that.”
Jack Vaughn continued to swing a hot bat for South Laurel, turning in a 3-for-3 effort while driving in a run, and scoring twice. Waylon Hensley went 2-for-3 with an RBI, and two runs scored while Ashton Garland was 2-for-2 with three runs scored. Alsip finished with a hit, and two RBI.
