After soaring to 13 runs the game before, Lamar was a bit more limited in their game on Saturday. They fell victim to a rough 14-2 defeat at the hands of the Heights Bulldogs. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Lamar in their matchups with Heights: they've now lost five in a row.
For Heights' part, the team relied heavily on Helen Maddux, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Kennedy Hill, who went 1-for-2 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Lamar's defeat dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Heights, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 17-9.
Lamar will be playing in front of their home fans against Westside at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Westside is coming into the contest with six straight losses on the road, meaning Lamar will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Heights, they will challenge Bellaire at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Heights is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
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