For the second straight game, Lafayette will face off against Paul Laurence Dunbar. The Generals will challenge the Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The last four games Lafayette has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Paul Laurence Dunbar hit Lafayette with a four-run first inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Generals fell just short of the Bulldogs by a score of 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Generals have suffered since March 22nd.
For Paul Laurence Dunbar's part, Nick Griffith was excellent, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Griffith is becoming a predictor of the Bulldogs' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 7-11 when he doesn't). Tyler Baker also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
Lafayette has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-10-1 record this season. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.5 runs on average over those games. As for Paul Laurence Dunbar, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-12.
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