Lafayette Jefferson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 5-2 to the Logansport Berries. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Lafayette Jefferson of the 18-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Lafayette Jefferson saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Reagan Hipsher, who went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
On Logansport's side, Natalee Packard made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Packard was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with a home run and two runs.
In other batting news, Adrienne Scott was excellent, going 2-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Kellyn Cripe, who went 1-for-3 with a triple and an RBI.
Lafayette Jefferson's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Logansport, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Lafayette Jefferson will take on Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past three contests -- so hopefully Lafayette Jefferson likes a good challenge. As for Logansport, they will be playing at home against South Bend Clay at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Logansport's pitching crew has only allowed 0.5 runs per game this season, so South Bend Clay's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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