There's no place like home for Homestead, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian Braves on Tuesday and snuck past 4-2. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Homestead also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
Jacob Bardwell tossed a big game, pitching 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Caleb Bradford, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
On Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian's side, Luke Metzler made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Homestead pushed their record up to 13-9 with that win, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-9.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Adams Central the next time they take the field. Homestead will head out to face Adams Central at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, while Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian will host them at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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