Laurel Highlands has not done well against Albert Gallatin recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Laurel Highlands Mustangs walked away with a 7-3 victory over the Albert Gallatin Colonials. That's two games straight that Laurel Highlands has won by exactly four runs.
Harlie Dirda was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over five innings pitched. Dirda has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Dirda was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with three RBI and a triple.
In other batting news, Emme Cavaliere was incredible, going 1-for-1 with a home run, a stolen base, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Kayla Howell, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
The win made it two in a row for Laurel Highlands and bumps their season record up to 3-5. As for Albert Gallatin, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Laurel Highlands will take on Uniontown at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Uniontown will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Laurel Highlands surely won't give up without a fight. As for Albert Gallatin, they will head out on the road to square off against Elizabeth Forward at 4:15 p.m. on Friday.
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