Lafayette Jefferson hasn't had much luck against Kokomo recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Bronchos will take on the Wildkats at 6:00 p.m. Lafayette Jefferson is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
Lafayette Jefferson will roll into the match after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up two runs on Saturday, then bounced right back against Warren Central on Wednesday. The Bronchos were the clear victors by a 15-1 margin over the Warriors. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Bronchos' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Sayler Teal made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Teal was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs and two doubles. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high.
Maya Thomas
| 04/30/25 vs Warren Central | 4 |
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In other batting news, Maya Thomas was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with four RBI and one double. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Ahni Harper also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Meanwhile, Kokomo lost 18-5 to Pendleton Heights on Tuesday. The Wildkats have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Spencer Martin was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base. Lanaya Buckner was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Lafayette Jefferson now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Kokomo, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-6.
Kokomo's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Lafayette Jefferson has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .441. It's a different story for Kokomo, though, as they've only averaged .331. Will they be able to contain Lafayette Jefferson's hitters?
Lafayette Jefferson might still be hurting after the 12-0 loss they got from Kokomo in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Bronchos avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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