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| 04/29/25 - Home | 6-5 W |
| 05/17/23 - Home | 10-22 L |
| 05/14/19 - Home | 9-3 W |
| 05/15/18 - Away | 14-1 W |
| 05/16/17 - Neutral | 4-12 L |
| + 2 more games |
Clinton Prairie took a 12-run defeat the last time they faced off against West Lafayette, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Gophers had just enough and edged out the Red Devils 6-5 on Tuesday. While the Gophers didn't have the best season last year (they finished 8-13), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Maddy Wessell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on ten hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Zelda Wampler, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. Kadie Fearnow also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Clinton Prairie pushed their record up to 6-3 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.7 runs on average over those games. As for West Lafayette, their record is now 7-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Clinton Prairie will venture away from home to take on Carroll at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Gophers will need to watch out since the Cougars have now posted at least ten runs in their last five matchups. As for West Lafayette, they will head out on the road to challenge Lafayette Central Catholic at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Red Devils are facing the Knights at the right time seeing as the Knights are stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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