After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Union County, Lafayette was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They came out on top against the Dixie County Bears by a score of 5-2. The victory continues a trend for the Hornets in their matchups with the Bears: they've now won eight in a row.
Garrett Taylor made a big impact no matter where he played. He pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Taylor wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Trevor Byrd, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run. That's the most stolen bases Byrd has posted since back in April of 2025. Another was Tywan Williamson, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
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| 03/20/26 - Away | 5-2 W |
| 02/19/26 - Home | 11-1 W |
| 03/21/25 - Away | 15-12 W |
| 03/29/24 - Away | 17-6 W |
| 03/01/24 - Home | 4-3 W |
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The win got Lafayette back to even at 7-7. As for Dixie County, they moved to 9-5 with that defeat, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lafayette will host Taylor County at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Dixie County, they will be playing at home against Branford at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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