First-Inning Burst Enough To Lead Valparaiso Past La Porte Junior Varsity Slicers Valparaiso defeated La Porte Junior Varsity Slicers 12-2 on Monday thanks in part to seven runs in the first inning. Culp started in the circle for La Porte Junior Varsity Slicers. The pitcher surrendered 14 hits and 12 runs (10 earned) over five innings, striking out none and walking three. La Porte Junior Varsity Slicers accumulated 10 hits in the game. Escobedo and Meredith were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected two hits for La Porte Junior Varsity Slicers. Johnson led La Porte Junior Varsity Slicers with one run batted in. The third baseman went 1-for-3 on the day. La Porte Junior Varsity Slicers welcome Portage on Tuesday.