Sam Houston came into Friday's game having lost 15 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They had just enough and edged the Lamar Vikings out 5-4. The win was just what Sam Houston needed coming off of a 17-0 loss in their prior contest.
For Lamar's part, Sierra Hannan was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she didn't allow a single earned run over 6.1 innings pitched.
At the plate, Leila Bajenaru made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with three RBI and two doubles.
Sam Houston's victory ended a nine-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-16. As for Lamar, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-19 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sam Houston will take on Haltom at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Lamar, they will be playing at home against Grand Prairie at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lamar is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
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