LONDON — If you’re a South Laurel Cardinal fan, you’ve got to be happy with the way the Cardinals are playing heading into next week’s 50th District Tournament.
South Laurel received another stellar hitting and pitching efforts during Thursday’s 12-2 win over Southwestern that saw the Cardinals improve to 23-11.
Coach Trey Smith was more than happy with his team’s effort against the Warriors.
“I think right now our offense is really doing well,” he said. “We are starting to see the ball better and have improved with our approach, and the hits have started to pile up.”
He was also pleased with his team’s pitching and defensive play.
“I thought Will and Waylon pitched great tonight,” he said. “Our pitching and defense have been consistent all year long. I told the boys last night that we’ve had good seasons, but this is a memorable one. With the field dedication, and the 13 wins is a high mark since I started coaching. I’m proud of them.”
Alsip and Hensley both were sharp during their efforts on the mound. Alsip got the win, tossing three innings while allowing two hits and one earned runs. He struck out four batters. Hensley threw two innings, giving up only two hits, and no earned runs while finishing with two Ks.
South Laurel built a 5-0 lead before Southwestern scored two runs in the third inning. The Cardinals answered with seven unanswered runs, including a four-run third inning.
Hensley was 2-for-4 at the plate with an RBI, and two runs scored while Reece Noble finished a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs scored. Jack Vaughn finished 2-for-3 with an RBI and two runs scored while Austin Byrd and Hunter Bundy had two hits, an RBI, and one run scored apiece. Alsip finished with a hit and an RBI while Vince Sizemore drove in a run. Tyler Curry scored once in the win.
