Lawrence is 0-10 against Olathe North since May of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Saturday. The Lawrence Lions will be playing at home against the Olathe North Eagles at 11:00 a.m. Lawrence is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
On Thursday, it was a hard-fought contest, but Lawrence had to settle for a 6-5 loss against Olathe East.
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 nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Maddie Crawford was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Brae Mayo, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and a triple.
Meanwhile, neither Olathe North nor Mill Valley made it onto the board on Tuesday thanks to some airtight pitching. The pair finished up on equal footing with a 0-0 tie.
Lawrence's defeat dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Olathe North, they moved theirs to 2-0-1.
Lawrence suffered a grim 12-2 defeat to Olathe North in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Will Lawrence have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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