Ben Davis extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping their season record down to 4-11 in the process. They lost 14-4 to the Plainfield Quakers. The Giants were not able to make up for their defeat to the Quakers from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.
Ben Davis saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Austin Calvin, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
As for Plainfield, they now have a winning record of 11-10. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Plainfield's side, Ryan Garver looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up three earned runs off only two hits. Garver also tossed a walk, which is notable because the Quakers are undefeated when he allows at most one walk, but 8-10 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Alex Holsclaw was a standout: he went 1-for-2 with one home run and four RBI. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Gavin Lykins, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Coming up, Ben Davis is taking a road trip to take on North Central at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Panthers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so the Giants' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Plainfield, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Mooresville at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Pioneers will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Quakers surely won't give up without a fight.
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