Lafayette had lost three straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 13-4 to make it four. They fell just short of the East Jessamine Jaguars by a score of 3-2. The Generals were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Jaguars earlier this season, when they won 17-8.
Lafayette saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kierstyn Kelley, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double. Addison Combs was another, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
As for East Jessamine, the victory got them back to even at 10-10. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since March 21, 2024.
On East Jessamine's side, Hillary Stansbury spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on seven hits and racked up six Ks. Stansbury has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Alex Smith, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Kylee Oliver, who went 1-for-2 with one home run and two runs.
Looking ahead, Lafayette will venture away from home to take on Henry Clay at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. As for East Jessamine, they will welcome Bath County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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