Despite waiting two days to start Districts because of rain, the Lancers took care of business on May 17 with an 8-5 win over Washington. Senior Drue Bravo started on the mound and, after giving up three runs in the first two innings, settled in to pitch a complete game.

After going down 3-0 in the top of the second, the Lancers cut the lead to  3-1 in the bottom half and then tied it on a two-run single by junior Will Dupont with the bases loaded. They would take the lead an inning later when junior Tyler Manne singled to drive in senior Khalfani Mar’Na. Senior Drew Gress added some insurance with the team’s second bases-loaded hit of the game, this one giving the Lancers a 6-4 lead. Senior Sean McIntyre and junior Anders Fladda also each had an RBI.

“It was a big win nice to come back. The Lancers are hot right now,” Dupont said.

Lafayette continues District play tonight with a second round game against Pacific (19-3) at Ballwin Athletic Association. First pitch is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.