Laura Kratzke, Medaille College, Softball - Pitcher

PITCHER OF THE WEEK: Medaille SO Laura Kratzke recorded six wins in the Fastpitch Dreams Classic in Myrtle Beach, SC. Kratzke went 6-4 on the mound in 12 appearances. She threw 70.0 innings and struck out 60 while recording a 2.80 ERA.

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