It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Fort Wayne Snider had no problem doing just that on Wednesday. They blew past the DeKalb Barons 12-2. The victory was some much needed relief for Fort Wayne Snider as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Landen Fry made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He pitched six innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Fry has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Fry was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with two doubles and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Trevor Jarvis, who went 3-for-3 with three runs, a triple, and two RBI. Brandon Logan was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4.
On DeKalb's side, Brady Vince was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Aaden Lytle, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Fort Wayne Snider's win bumped their record up to 11-13. As for DeKalb, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-17 record this season.
Fort Wayne Snider is on the road again on Friday to play Carroll at 8:00 p.m. Carroll's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Fort Wayne Snider's hitters will have their work cut out for them. DeKalb does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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