Lafayette extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 38 on Friday, dropping their season record down to 0-17 in the process. They lost 19-0 to the York Falcons. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Falcons this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 19-0 back in April.
Lafayette saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kaitlin Johnson, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base.
As for York, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-7. Considering they have won seven matches by more than seven runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
On York's side, Bri Petrolia was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Petrolia has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in 11 consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. Those four hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Sarah Witt was a standout: she got on base in all five of her plate appearances with four runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Leah Hunter was another key player, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with four RBI, two runs, and one double.
Lafayette and York could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Virginia Rankings. The Rams will take on Poquoson at 4:30 p.m. on Monday with a big rank disadvantage (319 vs. 73). Meanwhile, York (ranked 148th) will meet Western Branch (ranked 20th) at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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