Baseball Recap: Lawrence Central Bears vs. Ben Davis Giants
Lawrence Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took a 9-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Ben Davis Giants. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Lawrence Central of the 13-12 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Ahmaad Duff stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: he went 1-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Jayden Dorsey was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
On Ben Davis' side, Levi Rasberry spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up six Ks. Rasberry has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Caleb Scott was a standout: he scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Austin Calvin, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Lawrence Central's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Ben Davis, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 5-2.
Lawrence Central will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Western at 11:00 a.m. As for Ben Davis, they will head out on the road to face off against Pike at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Ben Davis is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.3 runs per game this season.
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