Boone Grove hit Portage with a six-run second inning on Saturday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Indians fell 7-3 to the Wolves. The Indians haven't had much luck with the Wolves recently, as the team has come up short the last three times they've met.
Cole Wallace spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered seven runs (all of which were unearned) on eight hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Isaiah Del Valle was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and one triple.
Portage's defeat dropped their record down to 9-9-2. As for Boone Grove, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 12-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Portage will head out to take on Chesterton at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Indians are facing the Trojans at the right time seeing as the Trojans are stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Boone Grove, they will venture away from home to face off against New Prairie at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Wolves' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cougars have averaged an impressive 8.9 runs per game this season.
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