Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian). They put the hurt on the Lakewood Park Christian Panthers with a sharp 12-2 victory on Tuesday. The result was nothing new for the Braves, who have now won four matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Jacob Jackson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he posted two strikeouts, the most he's had since back in May of 2024. He was even better at the plate, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
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In other batting news, Max Warner and Brady Ellington did most of the damage at the plate: Warner went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI, while Ellington went 1-for-2 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. Those three RBI gave Ellington a new career-high. Owen Saleik was another key player, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and two RBI.
Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .536. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lakewood Park Christian only posted an OBP of .318.
Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian pushed their record up to 8-4 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games. As for Lakewood Park Christian, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-12.
Looking ahead, Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian will head out on the road to take on Fort Wayne Northrop at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Lakewood Park Christian, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Westview at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Warriors' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Panthers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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