Big First Inning Leads Lake Central Past LaPorte Varsity Softball Lake Central scored five runs in the first inning, which helped them defeat LaPorte 9-0 on Tuesday. Mia Maxel was in the circle for LaPorte. The right-handed pitcher gave up nine runs over six innings, striking out six and walking two. Evie Travis and Maxel each collected one hit for LaPorte. LaPorte turned one double play in the game. LaPorte was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Next up for LaPorte is a game against Chesterton on Wednesday.