LSU Softball Loses 9-4 to UL Lafayette in Series Showdown, Karli Petty’s Performance Shines
LSU, ranked No. 6, suffered a 9-4 defeat against No. 25 UL Lafayette, with second baseman Karli Petty leading LSU's offense with two extra-base hits, including her third season home run.
By the Numbers- LSU now stands at 35-11 for the season, while UL Lafayette's record moves to 34-15.
- Chloe Riassetto of UL Lafayette secured the win with 12-3 record, allowing three hits and two runs in 6.1 innings.
- Raelin Chaffin of LSU received the loss after yielding five runs on three hits.
LSU's pitcher Kelley Lynch struggled, giving up three runs on seven hits and three walks in 3.2 innings.
State of Play- LSU's record for the season is 35-11, while UL Lafayette's is 34-15.
- Second baseman Karli Petty recorded two RBIs, including her third home run of the season.
LSU will face No. 13/15 Arkansas in its final SEC series at Tiger Park on April 26-28.
Bottom LineDespite LSU's loss to UL Lafayette, Karli Petty's stellar performance stood out with two extra-base hits, providing a bright spot in the setback.
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