The Ben Davis Giants will face off against the North Central Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Ben Davis is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
Ben Davis will roll into the match after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs on Monday, then bounced right back against Warren Central on Tuesday. The Giants were the clear victors by a 17-5 margin over the Warriors. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Giants' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Jaela Prezzy was incredible, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and four RBI. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in May of 2024. Ashlynn Chambers was another key player, going 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs.
Ben Davis hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are 4-1 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Meanwhile, North Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of Covenant Christian.
Ben Davis' win bumped their record up to 8-9. As for North Central, their loss dropped their record down to 5-10-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Ben Davis has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like North Central struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Everything went Ben Davis' way against North Central when the teams last played back in May of 2024, as Ben Davis made off with a 14-7 victory. Do the Giants have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Panthers turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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