Softball Recap: Cambridge Bears vs. Lanier Longhorns
There's no place like home for Cambridge, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Wednesday. They put the hurt on the Lanier Longhorns with a sharp 9-1 victory on Tuesday. The result was nothing new for the Bears, who have now won ten matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Cambridge got a great performance from Emma Johnson as she tossed 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off seven hits. The dominant performance also gave Johnson a new career-high in strikeouts.
At the plate, Annie Womack was a standout: she scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Maddie Clements, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
Cambridge was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .464. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lanier only posted a batting average of .333.
Cambridge's win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 21-6. As for Lanier, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-19 record this season.
Cambridge and Creekview will meet on Wednesday for a tough Bear Battle. As for Lanier, they will face off against Centennial at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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