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Rain Delay Shift Momentum Driving Aviator Loss

Written By: Alex Brophy LAFAYETTE, IN - On Hispanic Heritage night, the Lafayette Aviators suffered a 5-3 loss to Clinton Lumberkings. The Fly Boys started off hot, but were cooled by a 30 minute rain delay that slowed the quick pace of starting pitcher, Tyler...

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Aviators Sweep Bees

Written By: Austin Brophy   LAFAYETTE, IN. - Back-to-back home wins have the Aviators back on the right side of the win-loss column. A 4-0 victory over the Burlington Bees gave the Aviators their second consecutive victory and second win of this four game home...

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Aviators Snap Losing Streak in Loeb

Written by: Alex Brophy LAFAYETTE, IN. - Efficiency is the word that best describes Lafayette’s 5-2 victory over the Burlington Bees. The Aviators entered the game on a five game losing streak, but their play on the field was cool, calm, and collected. A 14-hit game...

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Early Mistakes Drive Aviator Loss

Written by: Alex Brophy LAFAYETTE, IN. - The Aviators fell to 15-19 after another 4-2 loss to the Chillicothe Paints. Both squads finished with 12 hits, but early momentum swung in the direction of the Paints. In the first three innings, Chillicothe went 9 for 10 with...

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Late Game Rally Drives Aviator Loss

Written by: Alex Brophy LAFAYETTE, IN. - With a 4-3 lead in the top of the ninth inning, Lafayette was gearing up to defeat the Chillicothe Paints. However, four consecutive hits, four runs, and a pair of triples cost Lafayette the lead and the game. A 7-5 decision...

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Aviators End Homestand with Two Straight Wins

Written by: Alex Brophy LAFAYETTE, IN. - The offense stayed hot in the second day game of the week with the Aviators beating the West Virginia Miners 8-2. Lafayette’s bats stayed hot from the previous game, racking 13 total hits (30 over two games). Tucker, Bedgood,...

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Aviators Dominate the Hit Column; Beat Miners

LAFAYETTE, IN. - The first of two-day games was nearly perfect on both ends of the field. Lafayette dominated the West Virginia Miners 7-3 thanks to 17 hits and a total of 11 punch-outs. Each team scored in the second inning. The Miners knocked in Karis with a single,...

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Aviators Drop to .500 in Third Home Loss

LAFAYETTE, IN. - The Fly Boys took a 5-4 loss down the wire with the final out being tagged at the plate in the bottom of the ninth. Mike Koszewski tried to tie the game in a last-ditch effort home, but the Mill Rat’s catcher sealed the deal in the collision at home....

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Aviators Edge out Kings in Second Straight Win

LAFAYETTE, IN. - Gyeongju Kim and the Lafayette Aviators both got a win on Thursday night by a decision of 6-3 over the Champion City Kings. Outstanding pitching and a pair of three-run innings allowed the Fly Boys to get back above .500. Kim opened up the game with a...

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