Lanier's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They walked away with a 7-3 victory over the Norcross Blue Devils. The win was some much needed relief for the Longhorns as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Patrick Goodheart
| 04/16/25 @ Norcross | 7 |
| 02/10/25 @ Collins Hill | 4 |
| 04/03/25 @ Milton | 3 |
| 02/27/24 vs Morgan County | 3 |
| 02/26/24 @ Duluth | 2 |
Patrick Goodheart tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Those seven strikeouts gave him a new career-high.
On the hitting side, Nicholas Sampona was excellent, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. Lanier is 5-2 when Sampona posts two or more runs, but 2-19 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Zach Diaz, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Lanier's victory bumped their record up to 7-21. As for Norcross, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 11 of their last 14 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-20 record this season.
Lanier will face off against Cherokee Bluff at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Longhorns' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bears have averaged an impressive 8.5 runs per game this season. As for Norcross, they will challenge Duluth at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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