Lawrence lost against Belfast last Wednesday, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. The Lawrence Bulldogs lost 11-4 to the Belfast Lions. Lawrence has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Belfast's part, Jordyn MacKay was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). MacKay has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. MacKay was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Katience Parenteau and Laura Carpenter did most of the damage at the plate: Parenteau scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4, while Carpenter went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Gracie Moore was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Lawrence's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Belfast, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lawrence will face off against Erskine Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Belfast, they will head out on the road to square off against Oceanside at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Belfast's pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so Oceanside's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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