Scott County proved they can win big on Wednesday (they won by 15) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged out the Lafayette Generals 3-1. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Cardinals also won the last time the pair played back in March of 2024.

Cardinals
| 05/08/26 vs Lafayette | 3-1 |
| 05/06/26 vs Henry Clay | 15-0 |
| 04/25/26 vs Assumption | 11-2 |
| 04/24/26 vs Great Crossing | 8-7 |
Scott County pushed their record up to 15-8 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games. As for Lafayette, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-12 record this season.
Scott County has already played their next matchup, a 6-4 defeat against Johnson Central on the 9th. As for Lafayette, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 15-0 win against Lexington Christian on the 11th.
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