Decatur scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They won by a run and slipped past the Kennedy Catholic Lancers 8-7. This was a revenge contest for Decatur, as the team was forced to settle for a 3-0 loss when these two played last Tuesday.
Hunter Buol looked comfortable as he struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Eric Havili, who scored a run while going 4-for-4. Tyler Buol was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
On Kennedy Catholic's side, Cam Mattingly was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Coleman Hollabuagh, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
The victory got Decatur back to even at 4-4. As for Kennedy Catholic, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Decatur will take on Kentwood at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Kentwood is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season. As for Kennedy Catholic, they will be playing at home against Auburn at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Auburn is coming into the game with six straight losses on the road, meaning Kennedy Catholic will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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