La Porte won the last time they faced Lowell and things went their way on Saturday too. The Slicers were the clear victors by an 8-2 margin over the Red Devils. The win was some much needed relief for the Slicers as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Joey Kirk spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on six hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
Gage Raymond
| 05/17/25 @ Lowell | 4 |
| 05/09/25 @ South Bend Adams | 4 |
| 05/06/25 vs Merrillville | 3 |
| 04/29/25 @ Michigan City | 3 |
| 04/23/25 @ Chesterton | 2 |
| + 9 more games |
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Gage Raymond, who went 4-for-5 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of La Porte's success: when he posts at least three hits the team is 3-1 (and 7-13 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Brody White, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: La Porte kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 4.9 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 contests they've averaged 10.4.
La Porte's victory bumped their record up to 10-14. As for Lowell, their defeat was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 8-12-1.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: La Porte beat the Red Devils by a score of 12-1 later that day.
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