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| 10/11/25 - Home | 12-5 W |
| 10/07/23 - Home | 3-10 L |
| 09/27/19 - Away | 0-7 L |
| 09/27/19 - Home | 0-7 L |
| 09/21/18 - Away | 0-13 L |
| + 3 more games |
Lafayette County had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the seven-run drubbing they dealt Sherwood on Saturday. The Huskers blew past the Marksmen 12-5. This was payback for the Huskers, who suffered a 10-3 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Myla Petersen made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over five innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). Petersen was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in October of 2024.
Petersen wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ava Amos, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one RBI. Jenna Dieckmann was another, getting on base in both of her plate appearances with two runs.
Lafayette County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .520. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Sherwood only posted an OBP of .304.
Lafayette County pushed their record up to 12-12 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.0 runs over those games. As for Sherwood, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last ten contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-16 record this season.
Lafayette County will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Odessa at 12:30 p.m. As for Sherwood, they will welcome Early at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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