Lawrence extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to five on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 0-4 in the process. They fell 6-2 to the Belfast Lions. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Lions this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 4-3 last Tuesday.
As for Belfast, they pushed their record up to 5-0 with the victory, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.8 runs over those games.
For Belfast's part, Jordyn MacKay spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on 12 hits and racked up seven Ks. MacKay has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Sophia Larrabee, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one double. That double marked the first that she has hit this season. Gracie Moore was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two doubles and one run.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lawrence will challenge Erskine Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Eagles have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed seven runs per game on average), something the Bulldogs will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Belfast, they will welcome Oceanside at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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