Richmond extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 17 on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 0-11 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Lafayette Jefferson Bronchos. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Red Devils have suffered since April 24, 2024.
As for Lafayette Jefferson, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-8 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.2 runs over those games.
For Lafayette Jefferson's part, Sayler Teal made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Teal was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Rilee Clifton, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. She is also on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Maya Thomas, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Richmond will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on New Castle at 6:00 p.m. on the 21st. As for Lafayette Jefferson, they will be playing at home against Seeger at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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