Lanier was handed a 13-run loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Thursday. They had just enough and edged out the Johns Creek Gladiators 3-2. This was payback for the Longhorns, who suffered a 7-3 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Anisha Daniel tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit over 6.1 innings pitched.
Sanai Hampton
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At the plate, Sanai Hampton was excellent, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one double and one RBI. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Carol Rubio-Hurtado was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one run.
Lanier hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They are 2-1 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Lanier moved to 4-7 with that victory, which also ended their four-game losing streak. As for Johns Creek, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season.
Lanier wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, an 18-1 win against Gainesville on the 2nd. As for Johns Creek, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, an 11-2 loss against Roswell on the 2nd.
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