The Lawrence North Wildcats will be playing in front of their home fans against the Warren Central Warriors at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Last Friday, it was a hard-fought matchup, but Lawrence North had to settle for a 7-6 defeat against Pendleton Heights. Lawrence North has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Lawrence North got a good showing from Fletcher Hoepner, who tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
At the plate, Logan Crock was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Brendan Boynton, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Warren Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 12-4 walloping at the hands of Pike.
Jimmie Price was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Even though they lost, Warren Central was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Lawrence North's defeat dropped their record down to 9-3. As for Warren Central, their loss dropped their record down to 4-6.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Lawrence North has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.2 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Warren Central struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.9. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Lawrence North came out on top in a nail-biter against Warren Central when the teams last played back in April of 2023, sneaking past 3-2. Does Lawrence North have another victory up their sleeve, or will Warren Central turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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