Softball Recap: Laurel Highlands Mustangs vs. Ringgold Rams
Laurel Highlands came into Wednesday's contest having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They had just enough and edged the Ringgold Rams out 5-4. That's more bragging rights for Laurel Highlands, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Izzy Coleman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks. Those two earned runs set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Harlie Dirda, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Lindsay Klink, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Laurel Highlands made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-3. As for Ringgold, their defeat was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-2.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Greensburg Salem the next time they take the field. Ringgold will head out to face Greensburg Salem at 4:15 p.m. on Friday, while Laurel Highlands will host them at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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