For the second straight game, Lafayette will face off against New Hope. The Commodores will head out on the road to challenge the Trojans at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Lafayette 2.3, New Hope 3.8) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Lafayette is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Mississippi's top teams: New Hope, who was ranked 17th at the time (Lafayette was ranked 16th). The Commodores walked away with a 9-4 win over the Trojans on Tuesday. The victory was familiar territory for the Commodores, who have now won four matchups in a row.
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Mabry Eason made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in April of 2024. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in each of the last three games she's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Zoie Woolfolk, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Avery Lewis, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Lafayette always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as New Hope only posted an OBP of .323.
Lafayette's record now sits at 22-5. As for New Hope, their loss ended a nine-game streak of away wins and brought them to 17-7.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Lafayette has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.8 hits per game. However, it's not like New Hope struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 3.6 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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