Lafayette Jefferson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 9-3 to the West Lafayette Red Devils. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Lafayette Jefferson of the 7-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Lafayette Jefferson got a good showing from Nate Hilsabeck, who tossed 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Hilsabeck has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Lafayette Jefferson saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Leyton Corbin, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, Lafayette Jefferson hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That's the fewest strikeouts they've managed all season.
On West Lafayette's side, Carson Kitchel spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits.
On the hitting side, Ben Werth was incredible, scoring two runs while going 4-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Lincoln Furry, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Lafayette Jefferson's defeat dropped their record down to 5-19. As for West Lafayette, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-12.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lafayette Jefferson will take on Noblesville at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Noblesville is coming into the match with eight straight losses on the road, meaning Lafayette Jefferson will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for West Lafayette, they will be playing at home against Merrillville at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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