Whiteland lost to Decatur Central back in May of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Tuesday. The Whiteland Warriors came out on top against the Decatur Central Hawks by a score of 8-3.
Peyton Dickens was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Dickens has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Dickens was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Dickens wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Brody Williams, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. Maalik Perkins was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
Like Whiteland, Decatur Central also got a great game from a two-way player: Zach Losito. He tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Losito was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
Whiteland's victory bumped their record up to 10-5. As for Decatur Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-11.
Whiteland will head out on the road to challenge Center Grove at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Decatur Central, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Beech Grove at 5:30 p.m.
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