LaPorte Slicer Varsity Claw Back, But Fall Just Short Against Lake Central Varsity Indians By GameChanger Media LaPorte Slicer Varsity's effort to come back from down six runs in the fourth inning came up just short, as they fell 7-6 to Lake Central Varsity Indians on Wednesday. LaPorte Slicer Varsity closed the gap by scoring on a single, a ground out, an error, a single, and a single. LaPorte Slicer Varsity lost despite out-hitting Lake Central Varsity Indians eight to seven. Joey Kirk and Keegan Ramos each collected two hits for LaPorte Slicer Varsity. Lake Central Varsity Indians jumped out to the lead in the bottom of the first inning after Jacob Forystek grounded out, scoring one run, Tyler Thuftedal drew a walk, scoring one run, and Anthony Sanchez singled, scoring two runs. Marc Passo earned the win for Lake Central Varsity Indians. The righty gave up three hits and three runs (one earned) over five innings, striking out one and walking one. CT Rusboldt pitched five and one-third innings in relief for LaPorte Slicer Varsity. The righty gave up seven hits and three runs while, striking out one and walking one. Kirk took the loss for LaPorte Slicer Varsity. The right-handed pitcher went two-thirds of an inning, giving up four runs on zero hits, striking out one and walking three. Kirk drove the middle of the lineup, leading LaPorte Slicer Varsity with two runs batted in. The pitcher went 2-for-4 on the day. LaPorte Slicer Varsity were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Kirk made the most plays with six. Sanchez led Lake Central Varsity Indians with two runs batted in from the number eight spot in the lineup. The third baseman went 2-for-3 on the day. Lake Central Varsity Indians ran wild on the base paths, piling up four stolen bases for the game. LaPorte Slicer Varsity welcome Goshen Varsity RedHawks on Saturday for their next game.