For the second straight game, Lafayette will face off against Pontotoc. The Commodores will host the Warriors at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Lafayette is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
Lafayette heads in on the heels of a playoff matchup on Friday. They came up short against Pontotoc, falling 10-0. The Commodores' defeat signaled the end of their seven-game winning streak.
For Pontotoc's part, Star Williams made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over six innings pitched. Williams was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with one home run and five RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jaz Cuellar, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March.
Pontotoc hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are 14-1 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Pontotoc pushed their record up to 18-12 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs over those games. As for Lafayette, their loss dropped their record down to 20-8.
Saturday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Lafayette hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .380. However, it's not like Pontotoc struggles in that department as they've averaged .314. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
