Clarksdale was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. Their rough 13-2 defeat to the Lafayette Commodores might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Clarksdale of the 15-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
For Lafayette's part, Aleck Farmer tossed a big game, pitching five innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (he also only allowed one walk).
On the hitting side, Houston Morgan was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Balin Bishop, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Clarksdale's defeat dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Lafayette, the victory (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 12-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Clarksdale will take on Humphreys County at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Lafayette, they will be playing at home against Center Hill at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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