Lanier couldn't quite beat St. Francis on Saturday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the six-run loss they were dealt last Thursday. The Lanier Longhorns fell just short of the St. Francis Knights by a score of 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Longhorns have suffered since October 10, 2023.
Sophia Baessler was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. The dominant performance gave her a new career-high in hits. The team also got some help courtesy of Peyton Crouse, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI.
Lanier has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-13 record this season. As for St. Francis, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-4.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing Providence Christian Academy the next time they take the field. Lanier will head out to face Providence Christian Academy at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, while St. Francis will play them later in the day, at 10:00 a.m.
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