Ringgold is still looking for their season's first win. They fell just short of the Laurel Highlands Mustangs by a score of 5-3 on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Ringgold of the 5-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on April 10th.
For Laurel Highlands' part, Harlie Dirda made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched 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.
Ringgold's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Laurel Highlands, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 5-5.
Coincidentally, both 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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