Lawrence was the 3-1 winner over Olathe East when they last played one another back in April of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Lawrence Lions fell just short of the Olathe East Hawks by a score of 6-5 on Thursday.
Kierra Norris was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she struck out six batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Maddie Crawford made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Brae Mayo was another key contributor, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and a triple.
Lawrence's loss dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Olathe East, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lawrence will take on Olathe North at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Lawrence will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive. Olathe East will take on Shawnee Mission East at TBD on Saturday. The last three games Shawnee Mission East has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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