Lanier is 0-5 against Alamo Heights since March of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Lanier Voks will be playing at home against the Alamo Heights Mules at 7:15 p.m.
Sadly, Lanier is still looking for their first win of the season after nine matches. Their tough 17-2 defeat to Edison last Tuesday might stick with them for a while.
Meanwhile, Alamo Heights put the finishing touches on their ninth blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 16-1 margin over Jefferson.
Clairee Embrey made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). Embrey has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Embrey was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Brooke Butler was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Aubrie Martinez, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Lanier's loss dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Alamo Heights, their win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-10-1.
Lanier suffered a grim 16-1 defeat to Alamo Heights in their previous matchup back in February. Will Lanier have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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