Lafayette proved they can win big last Tuesday (they won by 11) but on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged the New Iberia Yellowjackets out 6-4. This was payback for Lafayette, who suffered a 15-5 loss the last time these two teams met.
Calleigh Suir spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up six Ks. Those seven innings set a new season-high mark for her.
On New Iberia's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Janie Sewell gave up four earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up six Ks. Sewell has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Madison Taylor led a balanced group of hitters, going 1-for-3 with a home run and an additional RBI. Madison Gisclair was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Lafayette has been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 12 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-6 record this season. As for New Iberia, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-9.
Lafayette didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, an 18-0 victory vs. V.B. Glencoe Charter on the 18th. New Iberia has also already played their next match, a 17-2 win against Breaux Bridge on the 18th.
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