New Hope has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.5 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They came up short against the Lafayette Commodores, falling 12-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Trojans have suffered since February 21st.
New Hope's loss was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 7-1-1 and their overall record down to 10-7-1. As for Lafayette, they pushed their record up to 14-7 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. New Hope will face off against Clarksdale at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Lafayette, they will take on Hernando at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Tigers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so the Commodores' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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