Lafayette can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They skirted past the Suwannee Bulldogs 6-4. This was payback for Lafayette, who suffered a 9-4 defeat the last time these two teams met.
The team relied heavily on Emma Revels, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Ella McAdams, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
On Suwannee's side, Gracie Watley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up six Ks. Watley has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 16 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Brianna Woods made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, Suwannee hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lafayette struck out six times.
Lafayette's win bumped their record up to 9-15. As for Suwannee, their loss dropped their record down to 14-10.
Lafayette will challenge Branford at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Branford will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Lafayette surely won't give up without a fight. As for Suwannee, they will take on Taylor County at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Suwannee is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road.
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