Frederick Douglass hasn't had much luck against Lafayette recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Broncos will be playing at home against the Generals at 6:00 p.m. Frederick Douglass is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
Frederick Douglass gave up the first runs on Monday, but they didn't let that get them down. They walked away with a 6-1 win over Great Crossing. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Broncos.
Frederick Douglass let Haylee Lefever and Jarynn Bowman run wild. Lefever went 2-for-4 with three RBI and one double, while Bowman scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. That's the most RBI Lefever has posted since back in March.
Meanwhile, Lafayette suffered their biggest loss since May 22, 2024 on Wednesday. They came up short against Fort Walton Beach, falling 11-4. The Generals have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Addison Combs was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Ellie Thompson, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs and one triple.
Lafayette's defeat dropped their record down to 13-2. As for Frederick Douglass, their victory bumped their record up to 10-5-1.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Frederick Douglass has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .445. However, it's not like Lafayette struggles in that department as they've averaged .431. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Frederick Douglass couldn't quite get it done against Lafayette in their previous meeting back in March as they fell 10-6. Will the Broncos have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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