Oakdale won the last time they faced Lafayette and things went their way on Monday too. The Warriors came out on top in a nail-biter against the Lions, sneaking past 9-8.
Terance Robinson was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-6.
Kylar Ballard
| 02/13/25 vs LaGrange | 4 |
| 04/14/25 @ Lafayette | 3 |
| 03/24/25 @ Lake Charles College Prep | 3 |
| 04/07/25 @ Eunice | 2 |
| 03/17/25 @ St. Louis Catholic | 2 |
| + 9 more games |
In other batting news, Kylar Ballard was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-6. He is becoming a predictor of Oakdale's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 6-1 (and 12-13 when he doesn't). Keane Micelle was another key player, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his eight plate appearances.
Oakdale has been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 11 matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 18-14 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.4 runs over those games. As for Lafayette, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 12 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 14-13 record this season.
Oakdale will have a chance to go back-to-back against Lafayette: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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