For the second straight game, Whiteland will face off against Decatur Central. The Warriors will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against the Hawks at 6:00 p.m.
On Monday, Whiteland came up short against Decatur Central and fell 5-1. The Warriors have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Decatur Central's part, Brayden Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up eight Ks. Smith has become a key player for the Hawks: the team is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 6-7 otherwise.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jaylan Yates, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2024. Zach Losito was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double.
Decatur Central has been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 9-7 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.6 runs on average over those games. As for Whiteland, their loss dropped their record down to 8-7.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Whiteland has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.1 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Decatur Central struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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