Lawrence Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took a 9-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Ben Davis Giants. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Lawrence Central of the 13-12 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Ahmaad Duff stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: he went 1-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Jayden Dorsey was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
On Ben Davis' side, Levi Rasberry spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up six Ks. Rasberry has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Caleb Scott was a standout: he scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Austin Calvin, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Lawrence Central's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Ben Davis, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 5-2.
Lawrence Central will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Western at 11:00 a.m. As for Ben Davis, they will head out on the road to face off against Pike at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Ben Davis is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.3 runs per game this season.
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