After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Elizabeth Forward, Laurel Highlands was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They came out on top against the Belle Vernon Leopards by a score of 6-2. This was a revenge match for Laurel Highlands, as the team was forced to settle for a 12-2 defeat when these two played two weeks ago.
Izzy Coleman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on six hits. She also set a new season high mark in walks with no.
On the hitting side, Aubrey Speelman was excellent, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two runs.
Laurel Highlands' victory ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-5. As for Belle Vernon, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Laurel Highlands will play host again on Monday to welcome Albert Gallatin, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m. As for Belle Vernon, they will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Greensburg Salem at 4:15 p.m.
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