Ben Davis came into Friday's match having lost eight straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by a 15-1 margin over the Speedway Sparkplugs on Friday. Ben Davis' offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
Ben Davis got a great performance from Jaycee Abner as he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out ten over five innings pitched.
At the plate, Levi Rasberry was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Cameron Spaulding was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
On Speedway's side, Logan Moore was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
Ben Davis' victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-15. As for Speedway, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 15 of their last 16 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-18 record this season.
Ben Davis will be playing in front of their home fans against Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter is coming into the game with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Ben Davis will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Speedway, they will take on Indianapolis Washington at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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