PREP BASEBALL: Lafayette sweeps Union County for third straight berth in state Final Four

  • Lafayette pitcher Garrett Taylor (9), Harris Johnson (12) and first baseman Noah Lamb (22) celebrate after the Hornets’ game-ending double play that finished off a 2-1 win over Union County in Game 2 of the Region 3-R finals on Tuesday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)
    Lafayette pitcher Garrett Taylor (9), Harris Johnson (12) and first baseman Noah Lamb (22) celebrate after the Hornets’ game-ending double play that finished off a 2-1 win over Union County in Game 2 of the Region 3-R finals on Tuesday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

    MAYO — Hyatt Richardson's gutsy effort on the mound is not the only reason Lafayette is heading to the state Final Four for the third year in a row.

    Add to that the defense, plus the bat of designated …