West Lafayette hasn't had much luck against Lafayette Central Catholic recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Red Devils are taking a road trip to face off against the Knights at 5:30 p.m. West Lafayette has given up an average of 10.3 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Friday, West Lafayette needed a bit of extra time to put away Logansport. They had just enough and edged out the Berries 12-11. The high-scoring effort was just what the Red Devils needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
The team relied heavily on Colin Kastens, who went 3-for-5 with three runs and one RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2024. Joe Doty was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: West Lafayette kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Lafayette Central Catholic came tearing into Monday's contest with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.5 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 4-3 W against the Panthers. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Knights have posted since June 8, 2024.
Lafayette Central Catholic's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-1. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.7 runs over those games. As for West Lafayette, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-4 record.
West Lafayette might still be hurting after the 12-2 loss they got from Lafayette Central Catholic in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Red Devils avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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