Bears
| 05/03/25 @ Beech Grove | 7-5 |
| 05/02/25 vs Speedway | 3-5 |
| 05/01/25 @ Hamilton Heights | 5-8 |
| 04/28/25 @ Hamilton Southeastern | 1-11 |
| 04/26/25 vs Shelbyville | 3-7 |
Lawrence Central had lost six games on the road, but after bumping their record up to 4-11 on Saturday that streak is in the rearview. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Beech Grove Hornets, sneaking past 7-5. That's more bragging rights for the Bears, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Jonathon Gates Jr. spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered five earned runs on seven hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Lawrence Central let Gabe Rodarte and Jayden Dorsey run wild. Rodarte went 1-for-4 with two runs and one RBI, while Dorsey earned one run and three stolen bases. Rodarte is becoming a predictor of Lawrence Central's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 1-11 when he doesn't). Peyton Miller was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run.
As for Beech Grove, they moved to 4-11 with that defeat, which also ended their three-game winning streak. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss they have suffered since May 8, 2024.
On Beech Grove's side, Griffin Matracia made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run.
Lawrence Central didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 6-4 defeat against Kokomo on the 6th. As for Beech Grove, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next match, an 18-3 loss against Indian Creek on the 5th.
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