The Lafayette Commodores will take on the Biloxi Indians at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Biloxi's hitters are going to have their work cut out for them on Monday: Lafayette hadn't allowed a single run the last three times they've hit the field. Lafayette never let Lake Cormorant get on the board and left with a 10-0 win on Thursday. The Commodores haven't had any issues with Lake Cormorant recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Sydney Cregar
| 03/06/25 vs Lake Cormorant | 2 |
| 03/01/25 vs Olive Branch | 1 |
| 02/24/25 @ Lewisburg | 1 |
| 02/21/25 @ Independence | 1 |
| 04/27/24 vs Cleveland Central | 1 |
Sydney Cregar and Jenny Dreher were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Cregar tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Dreher tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Furthermore, Cregar didn't allow a single walk, the first time she has blanked an opponent since back in April of 2024. At bat, Cregar went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI, while Dreher scored a run while going 2-for-3. The dominant performance gave Cregar a new career-high in doubles.
In other batting news, Braleigh Crowe was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing Three bases. while going 2-for-4. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Zoie Woolfolk also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Lafayette hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most five strikeouts in four consecutive matches.
While Biloxi didn't have the best season last year (they finished 3-15), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They were the clear victor by a 13-3 margin over Meridian on Friday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Indians.
The team relied heavily on Aubrey Atchison, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Aubrey Hill was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Biloxi pushed their record up to 8-3 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. As for Lafayette, their record is now 6-2.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lafayette has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .542. However, it's not like Biloxi struggles in that department as they've averaged .478. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
