Girard made up a huge gap compared to their last game against North East, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Yellowjackets were the clear victors by a 9-2 margin over the Grape Pickers on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Yellowjackets have posted against the Grape Pickers since April 30, 2019.
Cate Bennett spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on seven hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
Halle Krieg
| 04/03/25 @ North East | 3 |
| 04/06/24 vs North East | 2 |
| 03/18/25 @ Titusville | 1 |
| 05/14/24 @ Fairview | 1 |
| 05/13/24 vs Warren | 1 |
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Halle Krieg, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Danielle Suscheck, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4.
Krieg wasn't the only one making solid contact: Girard kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Girard's win was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 2-3. As for North East, their defeat was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Girard will welcome Cathedral Prep at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for North East, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Conneaut Area at 4:30 p.m.
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