Baseball Recap: Lafayette Jefferson wins going away against Anderson

By Team Reports May 5, 2024, 3:17am

Baseball Recap: Lafayette Jefferson Bronchos vs. Anderson Indians

Lafayette Jefferson had to endure an eight-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victor by an 11-4 margin over the Anderson Indians on Saturday. Lafayette Jefferson's offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.

The team relied heavily on Noah Gerkey, who went 3-for-4 with five RBI and three runs. Garrett Rainey was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.

On Anderson's side, Jaxon Milburn made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.

Lafayette Jefferson's win ended a seven-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-15. As for Anderson, their loss dropped their record down to 8-8.

Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Calumet Christian the next time they take the field. Anderson will head out to face Calumet Christian at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, while Lafayette Jefferson will play them later in the day, at 10:00 a.m.

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