Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Mississinewa). They blew past the Elwood Panthers 16-6 on Tuesday. The Indians haven't had any issues with the Panthers recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive win against them.
Kenny Ayala looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single earned run in five consecutive appearances.
Leyton Stearns
| 04/29/25 vs Elwood | 3 |
| 04/18/25 vs Southwood | 2 |
| 06/01/24 vs Delta | 1 |
| 05/17/24 vs Wabash | 1 |
| 05/10/24 @ Blackford | 1 |
On the hitting side, Leyton Stearns was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Bryson Vasquez was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
Mississinewa hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Elwood struck out nine times.
Mississinewa's victory bumped their record up to 6-4. As for Elwood, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-11.
Coming up, Mississinewa will challenge Eastbrook at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Indians surely won't give up without a fight. As for Elwood, they will be playing at home against Lapel at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 7.7 runs per game this season.
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