Johns Creek's game on Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They walked away with a 6-3 win over the Flowery Branch Falcons. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Gladiators as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Swara Khatri spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits.
Zelda Arthur
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At the plate, Johns Creek let Addie Grindle and Zelda Arthur run wild. Grindle got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI, while Arthur went 3-for-4 with two doubles and one run. Those two doubles gave Arthur a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Allie Lafon, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Johns Creek kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are 2-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
The win got Johns Creek back to even at 3-3. As for Flowery Branch, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Johns Creek will host Habersham Central at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Flowery Branch, they will square off against East Forsyth at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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