It was a good run, but Blackford unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Friday. They fell just short of the Lewis Cass Kings by a score of 9-8. Blackford was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Lewis Cass apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Ethan Morris and Trey McIntire were huge no matter where they played even without the win. On the mound, Morris tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, McIntire tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Morris has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Morris scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4, while McIntire went 2-for-5 with a stolen base and an RBI.
In other batting news, Brayden Teer made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole four bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Gage Baker, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Blackford was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .474. That's the best batting average they've managed all season.
On Lewis Cass' side, Brody Williams and Trevor Rowe did most of the damage at the plate: Williams went 3-for-5 with three RBI and a triple, while Rowe scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5.
Blackford's loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 13-5. As for Lewis Cass, their victory bumped their record up to 4-8.
Blackford will be playing in front of their home fans against Mississinewa at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Blackford's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Mississinewa's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Lewis Cass, they will head out on the road to face off against Northfield at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Lewis Cass is no doubt hoping to put an end to a 17-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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