Fort White came into this matchup off a tough 11-run defeat last Tuesday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Lafayette Hornets by a score of 5-3 on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Indians have suffered against the Hornets since March 1, 2022.
Fort White saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Luis Ortiz, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. Teagan Bell was another, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Fort White has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-7 record this season. As for Lafayette, they pushed their record up to 14-2 with the win, which was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season.
Fort White wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 4-3 victory against Chiefland on the 31st. As for Lafayette, they have also already played their next contest, a 9-3 win against Gainesville on the 1st.
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