By GameChanger Media Mishawaka Junior Varsity Cavemen fell 15-9 to Northridge Junior Varsity Raiders on Friday at Northridge High School despite out-hitting them 14 to 13. Gavin Franks led Mishawaka Junior Varsity Cavemen with three hits. Northridge Junior Varsity Raiders were the first to get on the board in the first when Tucker Baber drew a walk, scoring one run. Northridge Junior Varsity Raiders added to their early lead in the bottom of the second inning after Mishawaka Junior Varsity Cavemen committed an error, and Tucker Baber tripled down the right field line, each scoring one run. Northridge Junior Varsity Raiders scored seven runs on five hits in the bottom of the fourth inning. Jacob Lehman drew a walk, scoring one run, Tucker Baber singled, scoring one run, Michael Pointon drew a walk, scoring one run, Chase Garman was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, Collin Hauser singled, scoring two runs, and Jacob Lehman hit into a double play, but one run scored. Tucker Baber earned the win for Northridge Junior Varsity Raiders. The starting pitcher surrendered eight hits and five runs over four and one-third innings, striking out four and walking three. Jack Taylor took the loss for Mishawaka Junior Varsity Cavemen. The right-handed pitcher went three and one-third innings, allowing 10 runs (six earned) on eight hits, striking out two and walking three. Mishawaka Junior Varsity Cavemen tallied 14 hits in the game. Jackson Chlebek, Liam Hacker, and Kole Neace each drove in two runs for Mishawaka Junior Varsity Cavemen. Xavier Mercado, Corin Shepley, and Alex Demaegd each collected multiple hits for Mishawaka Junior Varsity Cavemen. Andrew Toney paced Mishawaka Junior Varsity Cavemen with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, collecting six walks for the game. Liam Hacker stole two bases. Mishawaka Junior Varsity Cavemen turned one double play in the game. Northridge Junior Varsity Raiders tallied 13 hits in the game. Lucas Eash and Jacob Lehman were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected three hits for Northridge Junior Varsity Raiders. Jacob Lehman led Northridge Junior Varsity Raiders with three runs batted in. The right fielder went 3-for-3 on the day. Tucker Baber collected two hits for Northridge Junior Varsity Raiders in four at bats. Tucker Baber and Jacob Lehman each stole multiple bases for Northridge Junior Varsity Raiders. Northridge Junior Varsity Raiders stole nine bases in the game. Northridge Junior Varsity Raiders didn't commit a single error in the field. Chase Garman had the most chances in the field with five. Next up for Mishawaka Junior Varsity Cavemen is a game at Elkhart Christian Academy Varsity Eagles on Saturday. Copyright © 2025 GameChanger Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Any reuse or republication of this story must include the preceding attribution and is subject to the Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. Terms of Use, License Agreement, and Privacy Policy.