After flying high against St. Martin de Porres last Wednesday, Laurel came back down to earth. The Laurel Gators lost 18-12 to the Chagrin Falls Tigers on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Laurel of the 16-5 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
For Chagrin Falls' part, Peyton Pierce was incredible, going 2-for-5 with four stolen bases, five RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Kate Quinn, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Laurel has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season. As for Chagrin Falls, the victory was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Laurel will square off against Lake Center Christian at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Chagrin Falls, they will head out on the road to face off against Beachwood at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Chagrin Falls is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road.
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