Softball Recap: Lafayette's Victory on Saturday Extends Winning Streak to Four

Generals

Margin (Wins)

04/08/25 @ Campbellsville	16
03/11/25 vs Rockcastle County	15
03/24/25 @ Paul Laurence Dunbar	12
04/21/25 vs Henry Clay	11
03/22/25 vs East Jessamine	11

Lafayette had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.3 runs) and they went ahead and made it four on Saturday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Paul Laurence Dunbar Bulldogs an 8-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for the Generals, who have now won nine matches by six runs or more so far this season.

Lyla Hould tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits over six innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kierstyn Kelley, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Mckenzie Harney, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base and two RBI.

Lafayette always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .529. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in four consecutive games.

Lafayette's win bumped their record up to 19-7. As for Paul Laurence Dunbar, they have been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 11 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-17 record this season.

Lafayette will square off against Montgomery County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Paul Laurence Dunbar, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Tates Creek at 6:00 p.m.