If Lafayette County was riding high fresh off their 11-1 takedown of Lexington last Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Huskers fell just short of the Wellington-Napoleon Tigers by a score of 7-5 on Wednesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Huskers have suffered since May 8, 2024.
Lafayette County's defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 6-6. As for Wellington-Napoleon, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lafayette County will host Warsaw at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Wildcats' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so the Huskers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Wellington-Napoleon, they will be playing at home against Sweet Springs at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Greyhounds will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Tigers surely won't give up without a fight.
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