Mishawaka Marian won the last time they faced Elkhart, and things went their way on Wednesday too. The Mishawaka Marian Knights sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 win over the Elkhart Lions.
Paddy Keefer tossed a big game, striking out nine batters over six innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Mishawaka Marian's victory was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Chase Bays, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Evann Schmidtendorf, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and a double.
Mishawaka Marian's win bumped their record up to 11-6. As for Elkhart, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mishawaka Marian will square off against South Bend Washington at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The timing isn't great for South Bend Washington: they have been struggling with four straight losses at home, while Mishawaka Marian has snatched up four consecutive wins on the road. As for Elkhart, they will face off against Angola at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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