Lafayette hit Tupelo with a four-run third inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Golden Wave fell just short of the Commodores by a score of 4-2. The Golden Wave were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Commodores apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Tanner Brannigan was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he didn't allow a single earned run over six innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances.
Tupelo has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-14 record this season. As for Lafayette, their victory was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 17-8.
Tupelo has already played their next match, a 10-7 win against DeSoto Central on the 17th. As for Lafayette, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 6-4 victory against Starkville on the 17th.
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