Brownstown Central's game on Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They came out on top against Indian Creek by a score of 6-2.
Lane Pendleton
| 05/12/26 vs Indian Creek | 7 |
| 05/04/26 @ Trinity Lutheran | 5 |
| 05/01/26 vs Floyd Central | 1 |
| 04/28/26 @ Lanesville | 1 |
| 04/21/26 vs Borden | 7 |
Lane Pendleton made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off eight hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts he has posted over his last five contests. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one RBI.
In other batting news, Kylis Brock was excellent, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. He also put up a double, which was his first of the season.
Brownstown Central's record is now 18-2. As for Indian Creek, they moved to 9-8 with that loss, which also ended their six-game winning streak.
Brownstown Central and Indian Creek should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Indiana Rankings. The Braves will take on Charlestown at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday with a big rank advantage (31 vs. 150). The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Brownstown Central 2.2, the Pirates 3.5) so any runs scored will be well earned. Meanwhile, Indian Creek (ranked 146th) will meet Owen Valley (ranked 306th) at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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