For the second straight game, Lake Central will face off against Michigan City. The Indians will venture away from home to face off against the Wolves at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Lake Central will come into the matchup with an undefeated record on the line.
On Tuesday, Lake Central got the win against Michigan City by a conclusive 9-1. The Indians might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven contests by six runs or more this season.
Josh Flores looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
On the hitting side, Andrew Brower was excellent, earning three runs and three stolen bases. Victor Villegas also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
Lake Central hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Michigan City struck out ten times.
Lake Central pushed their record up to 9-0 with the victory, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.9 runs over those games. As for Michigan City, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-8 record this season.
Michigan City's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Lake Central hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .343. It's a different story for Michigan City, though, as they've only averaged .229. Will they be able to contain Lake Central's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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