Lafayette won the last time they faced Madison County, and things went their way on Thursday too. The Lafayette Hornets walked away with a 10-7 win over the Madison County Cowboys. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Lafayette.
Clara Knight made a splash no matter where she played. She tossed six innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Knight was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with a home run.
In other batting news, Ella McAdams was incredible, scoring a run and stealing four bases while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Brooke Lamb, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Like Lafayette, Madison County also got a great game from a two-way player: KELSIE SHEA THOMPSON. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over 5.2 innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits (and only one walk). THOMPSON was also solid in the batter's box, getting three hits from her four at bats.
In other batting news, LOGAN BASS made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-5.
Even though they lost, Madison County was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lafayette only hit no.
Lafayette's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-8. As for Madison County, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-5 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lafayette will take on Columbia at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Columbia's pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so Lafayette's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Madison County, they will be playing at home against Chiles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Chiles is coming into the contest with five straight losses on the road, meaning Madison County will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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