North Decatur hasn't had much luck against Lawrenceburg recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Chargers will look to defend their home field against the Tigers at 5:30 p.m. North Decatur has given up an average of 6.8 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
North Decatur couldn't beat Knightstown on Monday even though they stacked five runs on them in the second inning. The Chargers lost 17-7 to the Panthers. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Chargers have suffered since April 17th.
Wyatt Reisman was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and two runs.
Meanwhile, Lawrenceburg came tearing into Monday's game with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 3.3 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Wildcats by a score of 6-1.
Ollie Safaviyan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on six hits and racked up eight Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on J.P. Izzo, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one triple. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season. Landon Cornett was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one RBI.
Lawrenceburg hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Franklin County struck out eight times.
Lawrenceburg's win bumped their record up to 14-6. As for North Decatur, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-7.
Lawrenceburg's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: North Decatur hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .317. It's a different story for Lawrenceburg, though, as they've only averaged .248. Will they be able to contain North Decatur's hitters?
North Decatur might still be hurting after the 15-0 loss they got from Lawrenceburg in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will the Chargers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
