Kokomo dropped their record down to 13-8 on Saturday, which also ended the team's nine-game streak of wins at home. They lost 13-0 to the Lapel Bulldogs. The Wildkats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bulldogs apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
As for Lapel, their victory was their 13th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 22-1. The result was nothing new for the Bulldogs, who have now won 16 matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
For Lapel's part, Kai Newman made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Newman has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was his first of the season.
In other batting news, AJ Nunley was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Quade Hall, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Lapel beat Kokomo by a score of 11-5 later that day.
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