Laurel Highlands had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6 runs), and they went ahead and made it four on Thursday. They had just enough and edged the Ringgold Rams out 5-3. That's more bragging rights for Laurel Highlands, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Harlie Dirda made a splash no matter where she played. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Dirda was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a home run.
In other batting news, Lindsay Klink and Niaha Dillard did most of the damage at the plate: Klink scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-3, while Dillard went 2-for-2 with a triple and a run.
Laurel Highlands pushed their record up to 5-5 with that win, which was their third straight at home. As for Ringgold, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-4.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Greensburg Salem the next time they take the field. Ringgold will host Greensburg Salem at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, while Laurel Highlands will head out to face them at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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