It was a good run, but Whiteland unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Saturday. They took a 15-11 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Ben Davis Giants. Whiteland was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Ben Davis apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Whiteland got a good showing from Peyton Wingfield, who tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
On the hitting side, Blake Riddle was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Kayden Wilson was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
On Ben Davis' side, Levi Rasberry was a standout: he scored four runs while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Austin Calvin, who went 2-for-4 with a home run.
Whiteland's loss dropped their record down to 9-4. As for Ben Davis, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-7.
Whiteland will take on Decatur Central at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The timing isn't great for Decatur Central: they have been struggling with three straight losses at home, while Whiteland has snatched up four consecutive wins on the road. Ben Davis will take on Warren Central at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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