With a playoff win on the line, Blacksher rose to the challenge on Thursday. They won by a run and slipped past the Ariton Purple Cats 12-11. The win was familiar territory for the Bulldogs, who have now won three games in a row.
Laney Saucer
| 05/14/26 vs Ariton | 4 |
| 05/14/26 vs Pike Liberal Arts | 1 |
| 05/14/26 vs Washington County | 1 |
| 05/13/26 vs Long | 1 |
| 05/13/26 vs Zion Chapel | 1 |
| + 6 more games |
Laney Saucer was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with four runs, two RBI, and one double. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Kadence Dailey, who went 4-for-5 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Blacksher kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 12 hits in three consecutive contests.
Blacksher's victory bumped their record up to 32-7. As for Ariton, the defeat snapped their winning streak at nine games and leaves them with a 25-15 record.
As of now, neither Blacksher nor the Purple Cats have any future games scheduled.
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