Paul Laurence Dunbar lost against Lafayette back in April, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Paul Laurence Dunbar Bulldogs lost 14-1 to the Lafayette Generals. Paul Laurence Dunbar has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Lafayette's part, Rylan Music was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Music has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Music was even better at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run and five RBI.
In other batting news, Lafayette let Jenna Wells and Kavery Myrick loose on the outfield. Wells went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and a triple, while Myrick went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Brynna Harris, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Paul Laurence Dunbar's defeat dropped their record down to 7-17. As for Lafayette, they pushed their record up to 18-12 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Paul Laurence Dunbar will take on Paris at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Lafayette, they will be playing at home against Bryan Station at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Bryan Station's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Lafayette's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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