Lafayette was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Acadiana Rams by a score of 5-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Lafayette of the 13-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
Calleigh Suir was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off only two hits.
At the plate, Destiny Walker made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Haylan Chapman, who went 1-for-3 with a home run.
Lafayette's defeat dropped their record down to 11-7. As for Acadiana, their victory bumped their record up to 7-14.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Sulphur the next time they take the field. Acadiana will head out to face Sulphur at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, while Lafayette will host them at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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