The Lafayette Rams will face off against the Smithfield Packers at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
While Lafayette's victory against Warhill wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Rams won by a run and slipped past the Lions 9-8. The win continues a trend for the Rams in their matchups with the Lions: they've now won seven in a row.
Brady Isaksen made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Lafayette is 2-1 when Isaksen allows one or fewer hits, but 4-6 otherwise. Isaksen was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Quinn Walton
| 04/30/25 vs Warhill | 3 |
| 03/28/25 vs Jamestown | 2 |
| 03/21/25 @ Warhill | 2 |
| 04/25/25 vs New Kent | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Quinn Walton, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, two doubles, and one RBI. He has become a key player for Lafayette: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 3-7 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Derek Magallon, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Lafayette was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .393. The last time their batting average was this high was back in April of 2024.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Smithfield). They put the hurt on Bruton with a sharp 19-4 victory on Wednesday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Packers as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Nick Gaspar was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs and four RBI. Those four hits gave him a new career-high. Nathan Lamarsche was another key player, going 2-for-5 with three runs and two RBI.
Lafayette's victory bumped their record up to 6-7. As for Smithfield, their win bumped their record up to an identical 6-7.
Lafayette couldn't quite finish off Smithfield in their previous matchup back in March and fell 8-6. Will the Rams have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
