Softball Recap: Lake Central Wins Going Away Against Chesterton

Indians

Margin (Wins)

04/03/25 vs Penn	18
04/16/25 @ Portage	16
04/22/25 @ Merrillville	14
04/25/25 @ Carmel	12
05/06/25 @ Chesterton	11

Lake Central was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last matchup, but they sure didn't let that happen against Chesterton on Tuesday. The Indians were the clear victors by a 12-1 margin over the Trojans. Considering the Indians have won 14 games by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Maddie Such looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out ten over four innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts she has posted over her last eight contests.

At the plate, Kate Renschen was incredible, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last six games she's played. Taylor Schafer was another key player, going 2-for-5 with three RBI, one run, and one double.

Lake Central kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Chesterton only managed three hits.

Lake Central's record now sits at 20-3. As for Chesterton, the defeat snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 9-7 record.

Looking ahead, Lake Central will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Portage at 4:30 p.m. Lake Central is facing Portage at the right time seeing as Portage is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Chesterton, they will head out to take on Crown Point at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Bulldogs' pitching crew has only allowed 1.8 runs per game this season, so the Trojans' hitters will have their work cut out for them.