Lanier was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell victim to a tough 17-1 defeat at the hands of the Alamo Heights Mules. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Lanier of the 10-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For Alamo Heights' part, Parks Zunker made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned run or hits (and not a single walk). Zunker was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played.
In other batting news, Albert Colglazier was incredible, going 3-for-3 with two triples, three RBI, and a run. Bruno Robles was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Lanier's defeat dropped their record down to 1-16. As for Alamo Heights, the victory was the 11th in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 17-6.
Lanier will be playing at home against Highlands at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Highlands is coming into the contest with six straight losses on the road, meaning Lanier will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Alamo Heights, they will take on Burbank at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams will come into the game having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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