Softball Game Preview: Laurel Highlands Mustangs vs. Ringgold Rams

By Team Reports Apr 10, 2024, 9:27am

Softball Preview: Laurel Highlands Mustangs vs. Ringgold Rams

Laurel Highlands is 7-2 against Ringgold since April of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Laurel Highlands Mustangs will head out on the road to face off against the Ringgold Rams at 4:00 p.m. The pair have had a bumpy ride up to this point with five consecutive losses dating back to last season for Laurel Highlands and 11 for Ringgold dating back to last season.

On Tuesday, Laurel Highlands came up short against Uniontown and fell 13-9.

Niaha Dillard made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and fired off two home runs and three RBI while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Kayla Howell, who scored two runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-4.

Meanwhile, Ringgold couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell victim to a rough 11-1 defeat at the hands of West Mifflin back in March.

Laurel Highlands' loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Ringgold, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-1.

Laurel Highlands came out on top in a nail-biter against Ringgold in their previous matchup back in April of 2023, sneaking past 10-9. Will Laurel Highlands repeat their success, or does Ringgold have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.

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