Valdosta hasn't had much luck against Lanier County recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Wildcats will look to defend their home field against the Bulldogs at 5:00 p.m. Valdosta has given up an average of 11.1 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Valdosta fell victim to Richmond Hill and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They lost 12-0 to Richmond Hill.
Meanwhile, Lanier County made easy work of Clinch County on Tuesday and carried off a 7-1 win. The result was nothing new for the Bulldogs, who have now won ten games by six runs or more so far this season.
EmLee Lowery made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. Lowery was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Evie Murray, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Shelby McKettrick was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Lanier County's victory was their 19th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 14-5. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 9.8 runs this season. As for Valdosta, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-19.
Valdosta might still be hurting after the 10-2 loss they got from Lanier County when the teams last played back in August of 2019. Will the Wildcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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