Kokomo had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They won by a run and slipped past the Northwestern Tigers 4-3. That's more bragging rights for Kokomo, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Brighton Harris made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Harris has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Harris was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Chad Washburn was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
On Northwestern's side, they got a good showing from Landon Begley, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
On the hitting side, Jonathan Keeney was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 1-for-2. Hayden Cook was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
The victory got Kokomo back to even at 7-7. As for Northwestern, their loss was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 7-6.
Kokomo will be playing at home against Huntington North at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Huntington North has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed seven runs per game on average), something Kokomo will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Northwestern, they will head out on the road to take on Noblesville at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Northwestern is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
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