Lackawanna Trail had to start their season on the road on Sunday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. Their rough 10-0 loss to the Holy Cross Crusaders might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Lackawanna Trail of the 17-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
For Holy Cross' part, Ava Schmidt was a major factor no matter where she played. She pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also only allowed one walk). Schmidt was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mia Galella, who went 2-for-2 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. Another player making a difference was Peyton Graboske, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Lackawanna Trail will head out on the road to face off against Blue Ridge at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Holy Cross, they will be playing at home against Old Forge at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Holy Cross will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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