Ben Davis extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to eight on Wednesday, dropping them down to 0-7. They fell 19-15 to the Pike Red Devils. Even if the Giants couldn't come away with the victory, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
Ben Davis got a massive performance out of Zabdiel Andino Oquendo, who went 3-for-5 with three RBI and two runs. Another player making a difference was Cavanough Rankins, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
As for Pike, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-3-1. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Pike's side, Rory Weaver made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Weaver has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going a perfect 5-for-5 with five RBI, three runs, and one stolen base. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2025.
In other batting news, Brandon Williams was incredible, getting on base in three of his six plate appearances with four runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Joe Williams was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Ben Davis wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, an 11-9 loss against Lawrence Central on the 21st. As for Pike, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 17-6 victory against Warren Central on the 21st.
