Laurel Highlands came into Wednesday's contest having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They had just enough and edged the Ringgold Rams out 5-4. That's more bragging rights for Laurel Highlands, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Izzy Coleman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks. Those two earned runs set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Harlie Dirda, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Lindsay Klink, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Laurel Highlands made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-3. As for Ringgold, their defeat was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-2.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Greensburg Salem the next time they take the field. Ringgold will head out to face Greensburg Salem at 4:15 p.m. on Friday, while Laurel Highlands will host them at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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