Lawrence was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their tenth straight defeat. They took a 4-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Shawnee Heights Thunderbirds. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Lawrence of the 7-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Friday.
Kierra Norris spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Lawrence saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Harper Dye, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Lawrence's defeat dropped their record down to 4-11. As for Shawnee Heights, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-1.
Lawrence will head out on the road to square off against Mill Valley at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Mill Valley is coming into the contest with four straight losses at home, meaning Lawrence will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. Shawnee Heights will take on Lansing at TBD on Tuesday.
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