Pendleton Heights is 8-2 against Anderson since April of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The Arabians will challenge the Indians at 7:30 p.m. Pendleton Heights is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.
Anderson will challenge a team with plenty of momentum: Pendleton Heights extended their winning streak to three on Saturday. The Arabians' pitcher stepped up to hand DeKalb a 5-0 shutout.
Colin Axel-Adams
| 05/24/25 vs DeKalb | 0 |
| 05/17/25 @ Princeton | 1 |
| 05/14/25 @ New Palestine | 2 |
| 05/06/25 @ Greenfield-Central | 1 |
| 05/02/25 vs Lapel | 2 |
Colin Axel-Adams made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Rylan Keesling, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Mazon Saxon, who earned one run and two stolen bases.
The home team had won the previous five meetings between Anderson and Indianapolis Arsenal Technical, and Anderson kept the tradition alive. The Indians won by a run and slipped past the Titans 2-1. The win was some much needed relief for the Indians as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
KeAvon Burt and Cole Roberts did most of the damage at the plate: Burt went a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases and one run, while Roberts went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run. Burt is becoming a predictor of Anderson's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is 4-1 (and 8-13 when he doesn't).
Anderson's victory bumped their record up to 12-14. As for Pendleton Heights, their win bumped their record up to 17-9.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Pendleton Heights has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Anderson struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Pendleton Heights beat Anderson 13-9 in their previous matchup back in April. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Arabians since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
