Baseball Preview: Indy Genesis HomeSchool Indy Genesis vs. Triton Central Tigers
The Indy Genesis HomeSchool Indy Genesis will head out on the road to challenge the Triton Central Tigers at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The last three games Indy Genesis HomeSchool has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Indy Genesis HomeSchool gave up the first runs last Saturday, but they didn't let that get them down. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Fort Wayne Crusaders 6-5. That's two games straight that Indy Genesis HomeSchool has won by just one run.
Jordan Jaramillo was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Jaramillo was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Davin Althoff, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI. Keyton Smith was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Triton Central entered their tilt with Indianapolis Scecina Memorial with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They came out on top against the Crusaders by a score of 6-1 on Wednesday.
Hayden May spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered one run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kellan Dishman, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Eli Sego, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Indy Genesis HomeSchool is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 6-3-1 record this season. As for Triton Central, their record now sits at 12-1.
Saturday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Indy Genesis HomeSchool has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .468. However, it's not like Triton Central struggles in that department as they've averaged .524. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Indy Genesis HomeSchool might still be hurting after the 8-0 defeat they got from Triton Central when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Can Indy Genesis HomeSchool avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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