Lafayette was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell just short of the Oxford Chargers by a score of 9-7. Lafayette was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Oxford apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Tashika Carothers was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Braleigh Crowe, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Oxford's side, they got a massive performance out of Lindsey Gillis, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. MC King was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
Lafayette's loss dropped their record down to 16-9. As for Oxford, their win bumped their record up to 9-12.
Lafayette will head out on the road to take on Independence at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. The last four games Lafayette has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Oxford, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Southaven at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Southaven is coming into the contest with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Oxford will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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