Mill Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They took a 9-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lawrence Lions. Mill Valley was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Lawrence apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
For Lawrence's part, Kierra Norris spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up nine Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Lydia Folks, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Maddie Crawford, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Mill Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 1-7-2. As for Lawrence, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-11.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mill Valley will challenge Shawnee Mission East on Thursday. As for Lawrence, they will head out on the road to take on Gardner-Edgerton at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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