Ben Davis hasn't had much luck against Lawrence North recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Giants will take on the Wildcats at 6:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Things were looking good for Ben Davis after they put the first run on the board on Wednesday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They fell 9-6 to Warren Central.
Renato White was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. Quinton Gildon was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
Meanwhile, Lawrence North fought the good fight in their extra-innings matchup against University on Wednesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Trailblazers by a score of 8-7. The Wildcats' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Theo Kramer made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one triple. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Brody Woods, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Ben Davis' loss dropped their record down to 4-9. As for Lawrence North, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-12.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Ben Davis has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Lawrence North struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.8 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Ben Davis couldn't quite get it done against Lawrence North when the teams last played back in May of 2024 as they fell 8-4. Can the Giants avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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