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| 05/11/23 - Home | 8-0 W |
| 05/12/22 - Away | 13-4 W |
| 05/13/21 - Away | 11-4 W |
| 05/11/19 - Away | 8-2 W |
| 05/12/18 - Away | 10-0 W |
New Prairie is a perfect 5-0 against Plymouth since May of 2018 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Saturday. The Cougars will square off against the Pilgrims/Rockies at 12:00 p.m. New Prairie will be looking to extend their current seven-game winning streak.
New Prairie is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They blew past Mishawaka Marian 11-4. The result was nothing new for the Cougars, who have now won 12 games by six runs or more so far this season.
Colton Griffiths looked comfortable as he pitched 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Reed Robinson was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and one double. Jordan Davis was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
New Prairie kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in seven consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Plymouth won against Columbia City on Saturday with ten runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Thursday. The Pilgrims/Rockies' pitchers stepped up to hand South Bend Washington a 10-0 shutout. The victory was familiar territory for the Pilgrims/Rockies, who have now won three matches in a row.
The team relied heavily on Trey Delp, who earned four RBI and one run. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ethan Hall, who earned two RBI and one run.
New Prairie's record now sits at 19-9. As for Plymouth, their record is now 17-11.
New Prairie's speedy runners might be the difference in Saturday's game. The Cougars have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.7 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Plymouth, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will New Prairie continue to outrun the ball?
Everything went New Prairie's way against Plymouth in their previous meeting back in May of 2023, as New Prairie made off with an 8-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Cougars since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
