Lafayette extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to seven on Friday, dropping them down to 0-6. They lost 15-1 to the Branford Buccaneers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Hornets of the 12-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2025.
Lafayette saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Copelyn Johnson, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double.
As for Branford, their win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-1. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.8 runs on average over those games.
On Branford's side, Victoria Swain was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Swain has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Hunter Revis was incredible, going 2-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March of 2025. Aurelia Darling also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Lafayette will take on Suwannee at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Branford, they will square off against Crystal River at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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