Lafayette is 0-5 against Southside since March of 2020 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Lafayette Lions will head out on the road to challenge the Southside Sharks at 4:00 p.m. Lafayette is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.7 runs per game this season.
After soaring to a 18-point victory in their last game, Lafayette came back down to earth on Tuesday. They fell just short of Loreauville by a score of 6-4. Lafayette's defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Calleigh Suir was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she pitched six innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off five hits.
On the hitting side, Caroline Terro made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaylee Morgan, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Southside waltzed into their matchup on Wednesday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They walked away with a 4-1 win over the Pirates.
Brooklyn Foreman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Jaci Gary was incredible, going 1-for-2 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Kobi Lam, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Lafayette's loss dropped their record down to 11-7. As for Southside, their victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-7.
Thursday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Lafayette hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .330. However, it's not like Southside struggles in that department as they've averaged .324. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Lafayette suffered a grim 16-2 defeat to Southside in their previous meeting back in March of 2023. Can Lafayette avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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