Ben Davis extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping their season record down to 3-8 in the process. They came up short against the Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory Braves, falling 17-4. The Giants were not able to make up for their loss to the Braves from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
Avery Mitchell and Austin Calvin stepped up to the plate in a big way. Mitchell went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run, while Calvin went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double. That double was Calvin's first of the season.
As for Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-6 record this season. The game marked their most dominant victory of the season so far.
On Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory's side, Ethan Norris was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Norris also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory is 3-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 4-5 otherwise. Norris was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and one triple. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March of 2024.
In other pitching news, Zane Hamblin looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, Andrew O'Brien was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April. Nick Sobek was another key player, going 3-for-4 with four runs and two stolen bases.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ben Davis will square off against Warren Central at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory, they will take on Speedway at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Braves are facing the Sparkplugs at the right time seeing as the Sparkplugs are stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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