Lanier Christian Academy fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Pinecrest Academy on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Paladins by a score of 3-2. The Lightning's loss continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Gavin Strabala put in work while hitting and pitching. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
Strabala wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Mikah Criste, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Lanier Christian Academy's record is now 4-4. As for Pinecrest Academy, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 10-1.
Coming up, Pinecrest Academy will welcome Covenant Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Pinecrest Academy is on an eight-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), Covenant Christian Academy a three-game streak of away wins, meaning someone's leaving a streak behind. Lanier Christian Academy will be paying especially close attention to Pinecrest Academy's game: after Pinecrest Academy faces off against Covenant Christian Academy, they'll take on Lanier Christian Academy again at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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