La Porte is a perfect 10-0 against Michigan City since April of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The Slicers will take on the Wolves at 4:30 p.m. La Porte is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
While La Porte's win against Elkhart wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Slicers won by a run and slipped past the Lions 3-2. The victory was some much needed relief for the Slicers as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Mia Maxel
| 05/03/25 vs Elkhart | 10 |
| 04/29/25 @ Lake Central | 6 |
| 04/23/25 vs Crown Point | 5 |
| 04/22/25 @ Portage | 12 |
| 04/21/25 @ Valparaiso | 8 |
Mia Maxel spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on six hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Lexi Surowiec and Allie Wiencek did most of the damage at the plate: Surowiec went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run, while Wiencek went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases Wiencek has posted over her last 13 matches.
Meanwhile, Michigan City fell victim to Mishawaka Marian and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They lost 13-0 to the Knights. The Wolves have struggled against the Knights recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost meeting.
La Porte's win bumped their record up to 8-9. As for Michigan City, their loss dropped their record down to 1-13.
Michigan City's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: La Porte hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .350. It's a different story for Michigan City, though, as they've only averaged .204. Will they be able to contain La Porte's hitters?
La Porte took their victory against Michigan City in their previous meeting back in April by a conclusive 19-4 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Slicers since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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