Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Decatur Central). They put the hurt on the Greenwood Woodmen with a sharp 15-4 win on Wednesday. The Hawks haven't had any issues with the Woodmen recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Reese Chapman looked comfortable as she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off five hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Kenzie Cummings was incredible, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one double. Charlie Baldwin was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three runs and one triple.
Hawks
| 04/23/25 vs Greenwood | 53.3% |
| 04/22/25 @ Greenwood | 53.1% |
| 04/16/25 @ Mooresville | 30.6% |
| 04/15/25 vs Mooresville | 30.4% |
| 04/12/25 @ Lawrence North | 38.2% |
| + 11 more games |
Decatur Central always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .533. The last time their OBP was this high was back in April of 2024.
Decatur Central now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Greenwood, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-8.
Coming up, Decatur Central will be playing at home against Guerin Catholic at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Hawks' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Golden Eagles have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season. As for Greenwood, they are taking a road trip to challenge Indianapolis Scecina Memorial at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Crusaders have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 19 runs per game on average), something the Woodmen will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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