For the second straight game, Lawrence Central will face off against Ben Davis. The Bears will challenge the Giants at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
On Tuesday, Lawrence Central needed a bit of extra time to put away Ben Davis. They came out on top against the Giants by a score of 5-4 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). The win was a breath of fresh air for the Bears as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Jonathon Gates Jr. looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kaleb Burns, who went 1-for-4 with one triple and two RBI. That triple was his first of the season.
Lawrence Central's victory bumped their record up to 3-5. As for Ben Davis, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Lawrence Central has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Ben Davis struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 4.3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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