Lafayette has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 2.89 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Saturday. They lost 10-0 to the Barbe Buccaneers. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Lions have suffered since April 13, 2024.
Lafayette is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 11-7. As for Barbe, the win (which was their 14th in a row) raised their record to 20-4.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Lafayette is set to face off against their familiar foe Southside at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Lafayette 2.9, Southside 3.3) so any runs scored will be well earned. Meanwhile, Barbe will square off against rival Acadiana at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in Barbe's favor as the team sits on seven straight wins at home while Acadiana has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
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