The Lafayette Jefferson Bronchos will head out on the road to take on the Clinton Prairie Gophers at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Lafayette Jefferson is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses.
Lafayette Jefferson will bounce into Tuesday's contest after beating Seeger, who they hadn't topped in three consecutive meetings. Lafayette Jefferson had just enough and edged Seeger out 9-8.
Reagan Hipsher looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Miliana Herring, who went 3-for-4 with three doubles, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Charlotte Goodman, who went 1-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Meanwhile, Clinton Prairie narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Fountain Central 7-5.
Sadie Weliver made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Weliver was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Haven Wilson was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-4. Lily Coleman was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
Lafayette Jefferson's record now sits at 5-14-1. As for Clinton Prairie, their record now sits at 5-8.
Lafayette Jefferson took their victory against Clinton Prairie in their previous matchup back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 24-4. The rematch might be a little tougher for Lafayette Jefferson since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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