Johns Creek has been away from home for four games now, but on Tuesday they'll finally make their return. They will host the Lanier Longhorns at 6:00 p.m. Johns Creek is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
Last Thursday, Johns Creek made easy work of Gainesville and carried off a 16-1 win.
Johns Creek let Isla Wells and Addie Grindle loose on the outfield. Wells went 1-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Grindle went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Avery Huffman, who went 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Johns Creek kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're hit total in three consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Lanier was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 15-2 to Seckinger.
Sophia Roche made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-3 with a triple and an RBI.
Johns Creek's victory bumped their record up to 7-15. As for Lanier, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 7-15.
Lanier's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Johns Creek hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of 0. It's a different story for Lanier, though, as they've only averaged 0. Will they be able to contain Johns Creek's hitters?
Johns Creek might still be hurting after the 13-2 loss they got from Lanier in their previous meeting back in August. Will Johns Creek 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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