Lafayette had lost five straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped down to 0-4 to make it six. They lost 12-2 to the Union County Fightin' Tigers. The Hornets were not able to make up for their defeat to the Fightin' Tigers from their previous meeting back in April of 2025.
Lafayette saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Clara Knight, who went 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Union County's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Union County's side, Emma Handley 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. Handley has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three stolen bases, and two runs. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 1.2 stolen bases per game.
In other batting news, Leanne Dicks was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three doubles, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Lillyenne Mayhew, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases and three runs.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Lafayette will head out to face off against Dixie County at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Union County, they will venture away from home to square off against Bronson at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Eagles' pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so the Fightin' Tigers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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