The Laurel Spartans will take on the Beaver Bobcats at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
On Monday, it was close, but Laurel sidestepped Mohawk Area for an 11-9 win. The victory continues a trend for the Spartans in their matchups with the Warriors: they've now won five in a row.
Ivy Pancher
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| 03/21/25 @ New Castle | 2 |
| 03/18/25 vs Mercer | 1 |
Ivy Pancher was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Lexi Krol, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Beaver). They were the clear victors by a 16-1 margin over Mars on Monday. While the Bobcats didn't have the best season last year (they finished 2-8), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
The team relied heavily on Bridget Mayo, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, two stolen bases, and four RBI. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Olivia Peabody, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
Beaver kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in six consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Laurel's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Beaver, their victory bumped their record up to 4-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Laurel has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Beaver struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 2.8 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Laurel took their win against Beaver in their previous meeting back in March of 2024 by a conclusive 6-0. Will Laurel repeat their success, or does Beaver has a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
