With a playoff game on the line, Lafayette rose to the challenge on Saturday. They put the hurt on the Cleveland Central Wolves with a sharp 11-4 win. Lafayette might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 19 matchups by six runs or more this season.
Sydney Cregar spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Mary Madison Kelley was incredible, going 1-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Braleigh Crowe was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
On Cleveland Central's side, Makenah Jefferson was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Haley Sterling, who went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
The victory was the seventh in a row for Lafayette, bringing their record for this year to 23-9. As for Cleveland Central, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 20-11-2.
As of now, neither Lafayette nor Cleveland Central have any future games scheduled.
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