Bedford North Lawrence scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They walked away with an 8-5 victory over the New Albany Bulldogs. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest win of the season.
Macee Nicholson and Aliza Jewell were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Nicholson tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits (she also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Jewell struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. At the plate, Nicholson fired off two home runs and three RBI while going 3-for-3, while Jewell went 1-for-3 with a home run.
In other batting news, Tori Nikirk was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Kendall Graves, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and a stolen base.
Bedford North Lawrence's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-6-1. As for New Albany, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-5.
Bedford North Lawrence will be playing in front of their home fans against Linton-Stockton at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for New Albany, they will head out on the road to face off against Scottsburg at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Scottsburg will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something New Albany surely won't give up without a fight.
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