West Lafayette hasn't had much luck against Logansport recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Red Devils will be playing in front of their home fans against the Berries at 5:30 p.m. West Lafayette has given up an average of 10.2 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
West Lafayette fell victim to Harrison and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They lost 11-0 to the Raiders. The Red Devils' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Meanwhile, Logansport earned a 4-1 win over Tipton on Wednesday. That's two games straight that the Berries have won by exactly three runs.
Logansport got a great performance from Josh Middleton as he pitched six innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. What's more, Middleton posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2024.
At the plate, Bryson Herr was excellent, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. That's the most runs he has posted since back in May of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Micah Rogers, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
The victory made it two in a row for Logansport and bumps their season record up to 4-1. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 3 runs in those games. As for West Lafayette, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.
West Lafayette came up short against Logansport when the teams last played back in April of 2024, falling 8-3. Will the Red Devils have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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