Baseball Recap: Lowell Has No Trouble Against Benton Central

Red Devils

Margin (Wins)

04/16/26 vs Griffith	12
04/10/26 @ Merrillville	11
05/09/26 @ Benton Central	10
04/04/26 vs Greenon	10
04/03/26 @ Pike	10

Lowell had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Benton Central on Saturday. The Red Devils were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over the Bison. The result was nothing new for the Red Devils, who have now won seven contests by seven runs or more so far this season.

Camden Mikulich was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. Those six strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.

In other batting news, Derek Rice and Mason Umfleet did most of the damage at the plate: Rice went 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI, while Umfleet went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and two RBI. That's the most RBI Rice has posted since back in April. Ethan Domke also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.

Lowell was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .480. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Lowell now has a winning record of 10-9. As for Benton Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Lowell will face off against Kankakee Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Benton Central, they will challenge McCutcheon at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.