There's no place like home for Ben Davis, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the North Central Panthers 8-6. This was payback for Ben Davis, who suffered a 15-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
Brooklynn Chambers was a major factor no matter where she played. She tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Chambers was even better at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two doubles, and a stolen base.
Chambers wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Riley Gilliland, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Jaela Prezzy, who scored a run.
On North Central's side, Kennady Johnson was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run. Evy Krueger was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Ben Davis' victory bumped their record up to 12-5. As for North Central, they now have a losing record at 8-9.
Ben Davis will be playing at home against Cathedral at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Cathedral will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something Ben Davis surely won't give up without a fight. As for North Central, they will head out on the road to take on Lawrence Central at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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