Baseball Recap: Kokomo Triumphs

By Team Reports May 7, 2025, 9:31am

Baseball Recap: Kokomo Wildkats vs. Lawrence Central Bears

Kokomo had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They skirted past the Lawrence Central Bears 6-4.

Harry Blake

Runs

05/06/25 @ Lawrence Central2
04/23/25 vs Muncie Central2
04/22/25 @ Muncie Central2
05/03/25 @ Huntington North1
04/29/25 vs McCutcheon1
+ 3 more games

Harry Blake was excellent, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. Kokomo is undefeated when Blake posts two or more runs, but 6-7 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Landon Gibson, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two RBI.

Kokomo's record now sits at 9-7. As for Lawrence Central, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-12 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Kokomo will take on Richmond at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Wildkats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Red Devils have averaged an impressive 6.1 runs per game this season. As for Lawrence Central, they will take on Pike in a tournament on Friday. The Bears' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Red Devils have averaged an impressive 7.3 runs per game this season.

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