Softball Recap: Sam Houston Texans vs. Lamar Vikings
Sam Houston came into Friday's game having lost 15 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They had just enough and edged the Lamar Vikings out 5-4. The win was just what Sam Houston needed coming off of a 17-0 loss in their prior contest.
For Lamar's part, Sierra Hannan was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she didn't allow a single earned run over 6.1 innings pitched.
At the plate, Leila Bajenaru made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with three RBI and two doubles.
Sam Houston's victory ended a nine-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-16. As for Lamar, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-19 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sam Houston will take on Haltom at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Lamar, they will be playing at home against Grand Prairie at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lamar is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
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