Lafayette had lost 21 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 0-20 to make it 22. They fell just short of the Bruton Panthers by a score of 8-6. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Panthers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 29-11 back in April.
Makayla Brooks was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. Olivia Grace Carder was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base.
As for Bruton, their victory ended an eight-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-18. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since March 14, 2024.
On Bruton's side, Madyson Califano made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched six innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits. What's more, Califano posted four strikeouts, the most she's had since back in March. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, one triple, and one run. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Taylor Mass, who got on base in two of her three plate appearances with four stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April. TK Wynkoop also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
As of now, neither Lafayette nor Bruton have any future games scheduled.
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