Softball Recap: Lafayette Comes Up Short

Lafayette had lost 15 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 0-12 to make it 16. They came up short against the New Kent Trojans, falling 20-0. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Trojans this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 21-0 back in March.

As for New Kent, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-3. Considering they have won eight games by more than seven runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

For New Kent's part, Abbie Kegley made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. Those 12 strikeouts gave Kegley a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with five RBI, two runs, and one double.

In other batting news, New Kent got a massive performance out of Sydney Eubank, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with three RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI Eubank has posted since back in April of 2024. Katelynn Moore also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lafayette will face off against West Point at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Rams will need to watch out since the Pointers have now posted at least ten runs in their last three contests. As for New Kent, they will welcome Grafton at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.