Lanier Christian Academy was the 8-0 winner over Johnson Ferry Christian Academy when they last played one another back in February, but their luck changed this time around. The Lanier Christian Academy Lightning fell 9-5 to the Johnson Ferry Christian Academy Saints on Thursday. The Lightning have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Gavin Strabala was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and not a single walk). He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Mikah Criste was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, one double, and one RBI. That double was his first of the season. Earl Adamson was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Lanier Christian Academy's record now sits at 4-3. As for Johnson Ferry Christian Academy, their victory ended a ten-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lanier Christian Academy will take on Pinecrest Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Pinecrest Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 12.1 runs per game this season. As for Johnson Ferry Christian Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against Cornerstone Prep Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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