Cowboys
| 04/10/25 vs Lafayette | 7-2 |
| 04/08/25 vs Bell | 4-2 |
| 04/03/25 @ Leon | 8-2 |
| 03/28/25 vs Lincoln | 5-2 |
Madison County came tearing into Thursday's contest with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 3.7 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Lafayette Hornets by a score of 7-2. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 6-1 back in March.
Gracelynn Newsome was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one run and one double.
In other batting news, Anna-Kayte Smith was incredible, firing off two home runs and four RBI while going 3-for-4. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high. Rihanna Williams also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Madison County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lafayette only managed six hits.
Madison County's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-1. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Lafayette, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-10 record this season.
Madison County wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 6-1 victory against Lincoln on the 14th. As for Lafayette, they have also already played their next contest, a 5-4 loss against Union County on the 21st.
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