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 …