Ogden International extended their losing streak to four on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 9-14 in the process. They came up short against the Lane Tech Champions, falling 13-3. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against Lane Tech this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 11-0 on Monday.
Ogden International saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was AJ Ramirez, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
As for Lane Tech, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-9 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games.
On Lane Tech's side, Bennett Levinson looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Levinson has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Conor Sullivan was a standout: he went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Henry Murray was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ogden International will challenge Disney II at 7:00 p.m. on the 16th. As for Lane Tech, they will face off against Chicago Hope Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (the Champions have won three straight at home, while Chicago Hope Academy won four straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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