MANCHESTER — No hitter in the 13th Region has been as red-hot at the plate during the past three week’s than North Laurel’s Saige McClure.
And the way things are looking, McClure may never cool off.
She continued her dominance at the plate during the Lady Jaguars’ 5-0 win over Clay County on Monday, going 2-for-2 while connecting with a triple, driving in a run, and scoring once.
The win improved North Laurel’s win streak to five games while the Lady Jaguars’ record stands at a 13th Region-best, 19-4.
Chris Edwards’ squad has already wrapped up the 49th District’s top seed, and is currently 3-0 against district opponents.
“Quality win tonight,” Edwards said. “Jason (Rice) has his girls playing really well. Their record is very deceiving and they are going to be a tough out when postseason rolls around.
“Offensively, we had some hits and seemingly had runners on base all night,” he added. “We just couldn’t get the big hit especially with two outs. Saige the only player with multiple hits. We also had eight or nine walks. Lots of base runners.”
North Laurel scored two runs in the first inning, a run in the third inning, and two insurance runs in the fifth inning.
Katie Sams finished with a hit, and a run scored while Emma Carl had a hit, and scored three times Bella Sizemore drove in two runs and Ellie Adams finished with an RBI. Morgan Edwards, Bella Finley, and Tessa Monhollen each had a hit apiece.
Monhollen got the win, turning in a complete game effort while limiting Clay County to four hits. She also had five strikeouts.
“Pitching wise, Tessa was really good again,” Edwards said. “A four hit shutout. Pitched to her defense very well again tonight and they made every play. She’s been really good all season. No game tomorrow and a road trip Thursday. We have plenty to work on and get better. We will go to work tomorrow. Go Jags.”
Ella Samples, Madison Sizemore, Anna Samples, and Alivia Hoskins each had a hit apiece for the Lady Tigers, who are now 8-9, and 0-2 against district opponents.
