Lafayette's baseball team was unable to secure a victory against Bucknell, losing 13-7 in their final game at Kamine Stadium. Junior Brandon Doubek shone for Lafayette with three hits, including two home runs, but the Bison's strong starting and late-game production proved too much. Bucknell established an early lead, scoring three runs in the second inning, and maintained a commanding presence throughout the match. Despite some late-game rally attempts from the Leopards, errors and a solid performance by Bucknell's Michael Trommer, who contributed three RBIs, sealed the outcome.

By the Numbers
  • Brandon Doubek hit two home runs and drove in two RBIs.
  • Final score: Bucknell 13, Lafayette 7; Bucknell had 9 hits compared to Lafayette's 11.
State of Play
  • Bucknell leads the Patriot League with an 11-1 conference record.
  • Lafayette's pitching struggled, particularly Ben Waterman, who gave up six earned runs.
What's Next

Lafayette will face Penn in the second round of the Liberty Bell Classic on Tuesday at 3 p.m. Continued improvement will be crucial for the team as they seek to bounce back from this loss.

Bottom Line

Lafayette's performance was undermined by defensive errors and pitching difficulties, despite a valiant effort from stars like Doubek. For future success, the team must strengthen its defense and capitalize on offensive opportunities.