
Hornets
03/18/25 @ Hamilton County | 17 |
03/07/25 vs Hamilton County | 15 |
03/04/25 vs Taylor County | 13 |
02/18/25 @ Suwannee | 12 |
03/11/25 vs Bell | 10 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Lafayette). They blew past the Hamilton County Trojans 17-3 on Tuesday. The result was nothing new for the Hornets, who have now won five games by seven runs or more so far this season.
Khloe Crotts was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over seven innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Kambry Moseley was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. That's the most hits she has posted since back in February. Miley McCray was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Lafayette was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .457. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
The win made it two in a row for Lafayette and bumps their season record up to 8-5. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.5 runs on average over those games. As for Hamilton County, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lafayette will square off against Suwannee at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Suwannee will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Lafayette surely won't give up without a fight. As for Hamilton County, they will take on Dixie County at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hamilton County is facing Dixie County at the right time seeing as Dixie County is stuck on a nine-game losing streak.
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