The Purdue Polytechnic Techies will square off against the Warren Central Warriors at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Purdue Polytechnic is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.7 runs per game this season.
Purdue Polytechnic will roll into the contest after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up two runs on Friday, then bounced right back against Indianapolis Scecina Memorial on Saturday. The Techies put the hurt on the Crusaders with a sharp 13-3 victory. The result was nothing new for the Techies, who have now won ten games by seven runs or more so far this season.
Jackson Jeffers
| 04/18/26 vs Northwest | 3 |
| 04/16/26 vs Indianapolis Shortridge | 3 |
| 05/16/26 @ Indianapolis Scecina Memorial | 2 |
| 05/14/26 vs Indianapolis Arsenal Technical | 2 |
| 04/06/26 vs Indianapolis Crispus Attucks | 2 |
| + 8 more games |
Jackson Jeffers was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Purdue Polytechnic is undefeated when Jeffers posts two or more runs, but 7-9 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Ja'Rell Smith, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Purdue Polytechnic always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .618. They are 10-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Greenwood hit Warren Central with a five-run third inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Warriors lost 13-3 to the Woodmen.
Dylan Thimpson made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Warren Central's defeat dropped their record down to 8-14. As for Purdue Polytechnic, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 12-9.
Warren Central's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Purdue Polytechnic hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .356. It's a different story for Warren Central, though, as they've only averaged .238. Will they be able to contain Purdue Polytechnic's hitters?
Purdue Polytechnic suffered a grim 14-4 defeat to Warren Central when the teams last played back in April. Will the Techies 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.
