For the second straight game, Lafayette will face off against Pontotoc. The Commodores are taking a road trip to challenge the Warriors at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Lafayette will be looking to extend their current seven-game winning streak.
Lafayette is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They won by a run and slipped past Pontotoc 8-7. That's two games straight that the Commodores have won by just one run.
Jenny Dreher
| 05/07/26 vs Pontotoc | 3 |
| 05/02/26 vs Caledonia | 2 |
| 04/30/26 @ Caledonia | 2 |
| 04/16/26 vs Columbus | 1 |
| 04/14/26 @ Columbus | 1 |
| + 5 more games |
Jenny Dreher made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over eight innings while giving up five earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Dreher was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with one home run and three RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Rileigh Jones was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. Caroline Kelley was another key player, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with one run.
Lafayette kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in three consecutive contests.
With the loss, Pontotoc broke their five-game winning streak and moved their record to 17-12. As for Lafayette, their record now sits at 20-7.
Friday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Lafayette hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .380. However, it's not like Pontotoc struggles in that department as they've averaged .314. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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