Baseball Game Preview: Providence Cristo Rey Wolves vs. Indianapolis Shortridge Blue Devils

The Providence Cristo Rey Wolves will face off against the Indianapolis Shortridge Blue Devils at 5:45 p.m. on Friday. Providence Cristo Rey has given up an average of 14.2 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

On Thursday, Providence Cristo Rey came up short against Purdue Broad Ripple and fell 17-12. The Wolves have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Robert Weaver made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in two of his three plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs.

Meanwhile, Indianapolis Shortridge was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 21-5 to Muncie Burris.

Indianapolis Shortridge saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Joshua Pena-Mendez, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.

Indianapolis Shortridge's loss dropped their record down to 2-11. As for Providence Cristo Rey, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-8-1.

The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Providence Cristo Rey has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Indianapolis Shortridge struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 4.1 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.

Providence Cristo Rey might still be hurting after the 20-2 loss they got from Indianapolis Shortridge when the teams last played back in April of 2021. Will the Wolves have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.