Lowell hadn't done well against Hanover Central recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Red Devils were the clear victors by a 13-4 margin over the Wildcats. This was a revenge game for the Red Devils: when they faced off against the Wildcats on Monday, they had to take a 7-4 loss.
Zack Smith
Zack Smith tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over six innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Lowell is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 4-5 otherwise.
At the plate, Mason Brooker was a standout: he went 4-for-5 with two runs and two doubles. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Camden Mikulich, who went 3-for-5 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Lowell kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 19 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 4.6 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matchups they've averaged 11.2.
Lowell's victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-5. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.2 runs over those games. As for Hanover Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lowell will face off against Hebron at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Hanover Central, they will challenge Illiana Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Vikings will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Wildcats surely won't give up without a fight.
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