City Showdown: Pitching, timely hits propel Lawrence softball to 4-1 win over Free State | News, Sports, Jobs - Lawrence Journal-World: news, information, headlines and events in Lawrence, Kansas

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Game Summary

Lawrence High School's softball team secured a 4-1 victory over Free State High School in the City Showdown. Lawrence's win marked their first against Free State in almost three years.

Key Performances

  • Maddy Crawford (Lawrence): Hit two home runs, driving in three runs.
  • Keira Norris (Lawrence): Pitched a strong game with 7 innings, 3 hits, 1 run, 2 walks, and 14 strikeouts.
  • Sophia Halton (Free State): Hit a solo home run.
  • Jace Feurt (Free State): Pitched 6 innings, allowing 9 hits and 4 runs.

Game Highlights

Lawrence took an early lead with Crawford's first home run in the first inning. Free State scored their only run in the third inning with Halton's home run. Lawrence added runs in the fourth and fifth innings, thanks to strong offensive plays. Lawrence's pitching and defense shut down Free State's offense in the later innings, securing the win.

Post-Game Comments

Coaches from both teams offered insightful comments on their teams' performance and future outlook. Lawrence's coach highlighted the team's timely hitting and pitching, while Free State's coach focused on the team's need for a more consistent offensive approach.

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