Ludlow took a 12-run loss the last time they faced off against Drury, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Lions sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-5 win over the Blue Devils on Wednesday. This was payback for the Lions, who suffered a 13-1 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Liv Slatton made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Slatton was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. She also put up an RBI, which was her first of the season.
Slatton wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Eris Learned, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one RBI. That stolen base marked the first that Learned snagged this season. Ava Peczka was another, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
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| 04/09/25 - Home | 6-5 W |
| 04/09/24 - Away | 1-13 L |
| 05/08/23 - Away | 2-4 L |
| 04/13/23 - Home | 3-4 L |
| 05/09/22 - Home | 2-14 L |
| 04/25/22 - Away | 13-1 W |
Ludlow's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Drury, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Looking ahead, Ludlow will be playing in front of their home fans against Mount Everett Regional at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The contest will give the Lions their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Drury, they will venture away from home to challenge Chicopee at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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