La Porte Varsity Slicers Defeats Portage In Pitcher's Duel Both teams were strong on the mound on Wednesday, but La Porte Varsity Slicers defeated Portage 2-0. Cody Benedict started the game for La Porte Varsity Slicers and recorded 20 outs. La Porte Varsity Slicers were the first to get on the board in the first when CT Rusboldt singled, scoring one run. Benedict earned the win for La Porte Varsity Slicers. The starting pitcher allowed zero hits and zero runs over six and two-thirds innings, striking out seven and walking two. Cole took the loss for Portage. The starting pitcher went seven innings, allowing two runs on six hits, striking out six and walking one. Leadoff hitter Gage Raymond led La Porte Varsity Slicers with two hits in three at bats. Portage turned one double play in the game. Next up for La Porte Varsity Slicers is a game against Warsaw on Friday. Copyright © 2025 GameChanger Media