Lafayette was not the first on the board on Monday, but they got there more often. They came out on top against the East Buchanan Bulldogs by a score of 8-3. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Fighting Irish also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2024.
Halen Jonas made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Lafayette is 2-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 0-11 otherwise. Jonas was even better at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Ayden Hardy was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. Those two runs gave him a new career-high.
Fighting Irish
| 04/14/25 @ East Buchanan | 8-3 |
| 04/10/25 vs Bishop LeBlond | 11-0 |
| 04/09/25 @ Chillicothe | 2-12 |
| 04/07/25 @ Cameron | 9-10 |
| 04/03/25 vs Maryville | 3-10 |
Lafayette's win ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-12. As for East Buchanan, they dropped their record down to 3-8 with the loss, which was their third straight at home.
Coming up, Lafayette will venture away from home to challenge Maryville at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for East Buchanan, they will welcome St. Joseph Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Lions' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Bulldogs' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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