Lanier had lost three straight at home, but on Friday they dropped down to 10-7 to make it four. They came up short against the Gainesville Red Elephants, falling 12-1. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Red Elephants this season, with their most recent defeat being a 10-0 loss on Wednesday.
Lanier saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Elias Barsikh, who went 2-for-3 with one double.
As for Gainesville, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight games. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-10 record this season. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Gainesville's side, Daniel Rico tossed a big game, striking out eight batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits (and only one walk). Rico has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Asher Stephens was a standout: he got on base in four of his five plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Gainesville's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 5-10 when he doesn't). CJ Saudarg was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one double.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Lanier will take on rival Roswell at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Gainesville is set to challenge their familiar foe Seckinger at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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