Laura Kratzke, Medaille College, Softball (Pitcher)
Kratzke was a workhorse for the Mavericks last week, going 4-2 over a four day stretch that saw the Mavs play four double headers in a row, including throwing a perfect game to add to her resume. She finished with a 2.44 ERA and 4-2 record, striking out 56 and throwing the first perfect game of her career in a 2-0 win over La Rcohe on Saturday. She followed that up with another complete game shut out, pitching 48 of a total of 56 innings for Medaille this weekend.
PITCHER OF THE WEEK: Medaille JR Laura Kratzke was a workhorse for the Mavericks last week, going 4-2 over a four day stretch that saw the Mavs play four double headers in a row, including throwing a perfect game to add to her resume. She finished with a 2.44 ERA and 4-2 record, striking out 56 and throwing the first perfect game of her career in a 2-0 win over La Rcohe on Saturday. She followed that up with another complete game shut out, pitching 48 of a total of 56 innings for Medaille this weekend.
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