Softball Recap: Lafayette Generals vs. Lexington Christian Eagles
Lafayette can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 15-2 margin over the Lexington Christian Eagles. Lafayette's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Rylan Music was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Music was even better at the plate, firing off two home runs and five RBI while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Marissa Hurst, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Jenna Wells, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2.
Lafayette's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-6. As for Lexington Christian, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-4.
Lafayette didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 3-2 win vs. Bryan Station on the 29th. As for Lexington Christian, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Paul Laurence Dunbar at 6:00 p.m. on April 9th. Lexington Christian is facing Paul Laurence Dunbar at the right time seeing as Paul Laurence Dunbar is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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