Kokomo proved they can win big last Tuesday (they won by six) and on Wednesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-1 victory over the Ben Davis Giants. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Wildkats have posted since May 8, 2024.
Emma Lees was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run over seven innings pitched. She also put up four hits, which were her first of the season. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Wildkats
| 04/16/25 @ Ben Davis | 3-1 |
| 04/03/25 @ Eastern | 13-7 |
| 04/01/25 @ Tipton | 11-7 |
Kokomo's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 4-2. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games. As for Ben Davis, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-3.
Looking ahead, Kokomo will venture away from home to face off against Caston at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Comets have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 13.25 runs per game on average), something the Wildkats will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Ben Davis, they will welcome Covenant Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Warriors will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Giants surely won't give up without a fight.
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