Highland Baptist Christian is on a five-game streak of home losses, and Lafayette a three-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Friday. The Highland Baptist Christian Bears will welcome the Lafayette Lions at 5:30 p.m. Highland Baptist Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
Highland Baptist Christian barely beat Gueydan the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. Highland Baptist Christian put the hurt on Gueydan with a sharp 14-8 win on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory Highland Baptist Christian has posted against Gueydan since March 17, 2017.
Sara Romero was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and six unearned) runs off four hits. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in February. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Chloe Delahoussaye was a standout: she went 1-for-5 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in February of 2024. Addisen Yates was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Highland Baptist Christian kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Lafayette challenged Loreauville on Thursday. The Lions lost 11-5 to the Tigers.
Haylan Chapman and Kaylee Morgan did some serious damage despite the final result: Chapman went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI, while Morgan scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Morgan is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged two or more in each of the last three games she's played. Heidi Ewing also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Lafayette's defeat dropped their record down to 13-10-1. As for Highland Baptist Christian, their win bumped their record up to 6-13.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Highland Baptist Christian has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Lafayette struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Highland Baptist Christian suffered a grim 19-0 defeat to Lafayette in their previous matchup back in February. Will the Bears 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.
