After two games on the road, Garrett is heading back home. They will take on the Westview Warriors at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
While Garrett has not struggled against DeKalb recently, they managed to flip the script on Saturday. Everything went Garrett's way against DeKalb as Garrett made off with an 18-5 victory. The win was just what Garrett needed coming off of a 10-4 loss in their prior contest.
Lucas Collins made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Collins was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other pitching news, Grant Byers looked comfortable as he struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit.
Back at the plate, Aiden Orth was incredible, going 5-for-6 with a home run, seven RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Josh Hogle, who scored a run while going 1-for-5.
Meanwhile, Westview came into Saturday's game having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They skirted past Mishawaka 8-7.
Like Garrett, Westview also got a great game from a two-way player: Gavin Engle. He pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Engle was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI.
In other batting news, Mason Wire was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Braden Kauffman was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
The victory got Garrett back to even at 1-1. As for Westview, their win bumped their record up to 2-5.
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