Lanier was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. Their rough 11-0 loss to the Highlands Owls might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Lanier of the 13-11 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For Highlands' part, Javier Madrigal was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out ten over 5.1 innings pitched. Madrigal was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
In other batting news, Aiden Gonzalez was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, a triple, and a run. Arthur Alvarado was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
Lanier's loss dropped their record down to 1-17. As for Highlands, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-18.
Lanier will face off against MacArthur at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. MacArthur is coming into the contest with seven straight wins at home, so Lanier will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. Highlands will take on Burbank at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Burbank's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so Highlands' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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