Baseball Recap: Gary West Side comes up short despite Ladarrion Newell's strong performance

By Team Reports May 18, 2024, 12:00pm

Baseball Recap: Gary West Side Cougars vs. Lake Station Edison Fighting Eagles

Gary West Side is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 18-2 to the Lake Station Edison Fighting Eagles on Saturday.

Ladarrion Newell made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole four bases while getting on base in all two of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Alonzo Baily, who got on base in all two of his plate appearances with two stolen bases.

On Lake Station Edison's side, Aiden Rowan made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Rowan has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. Rowan was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, a stolen base, and a double.

In other batting news, Jordan Hastings was a standout: he scored four runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Clayton Hammons was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3.

Gary West Side's loss dropped their record down to 0-17. As for Lake Station Edison, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-11.

While Gary West Side had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.

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