Lawrence couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. Their tough 11-1 defeat to the Belfast Lions on Wednesday might stick with them for a while. Lawrence was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Belfast apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in June of 2023.
For Belfast's part, Jordyn MacKay made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over five innings pitched. MacKay was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Katience Parenteau, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Danica Gray, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lawrence will take on Hermon at 10:00 a.m. on Friday. As for Belfast, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Winslow at 4:00 p.m.
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