While Beech Grove didn't have the best season last year (they finished 6-22), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They put the hurt on the Speedway Sparkplugs with a sharp 13-1 win on Wednesday. The result was nothing new for the Hornets, who have now won four matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
Bishop Moore and Isaac Richardson did most of the damage at the plate: Moore went a perfect 2-for-2 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs, while Richardson went 2-for-3 with one home run and four RBI. With that strong performance, Moore is now averaging an impressive 1.3 stolen bases per game. Another player making a difference was David Lepper, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
Hornets
| 04/08/26 vs Speedway | 15 |
| 04/07/26 @ Speedway | 7 |
| 04/01/26 vs Whiteland | 9 |
| 05/29/25 vs Greenwood | 2 |
| 05/27/25 vs Indianapolis Scecina Memorial | 2 |
| + 15 more games |
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Beech Grove kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2025.
Beech Grove's victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-0. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 16.0 runs this season. As for Speedway, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Beech Grove will challenge Pike at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Speedway, they will square off against Lapel at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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