Softball Recap: Triton Central Tigers vs. Indianapolis Lutheran Saints
Triton Central entered their game against Indianapolis Lutheran on Wednesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Triton Central Tigers wound up on the wrong side of a tough 12-2 walloping at the hands of the Indianapolis Lutheran Saints. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Triton Central in their matchups with Indianapolis Lutheran: they've now lost nine in a row.
Makinah Noel was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Jalynn Keith, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
On Indianapolis Lutheran's side, Brooklyn Barger made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. Barger has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Barger was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a double.
In other batting news, Zoe Sondag was incredible, going 2-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Leyla Miller, who scored two runs while going 3-for-5.
Triton Central's defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 4-5. As for Indianapolis Lutheran, they pushed their record up to 9-4 with that victory, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Triton Central will take on Shelbyville at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Indianapolis Lutheran, they will head out on the road to challenge Warren Central at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Indianapolis Lutheran is facing Warren Central at the right time seeing as Warren Central is stuck on a nine-game losing streak.
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