Baseball Recap: Friday's Win Is Herron's Ninth in Last 12 Outings

Achaeans

Margin (Wins)

04/11/25 vs Indianapolis Washington	23
04/24/25 @ Tindley	18
05/06/25 vs Indianapolis Arsenal Technical	14
05/03/25 vs Providence Cristo Rey	13
04/22/25 @ Indianapolis Shortridge	7

Herron lost to Purdue Broad Ripple back in May of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Achaeans put the hurt on the Lynx with a sharp 17-11 win. The Achaeans might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matches by six runs or more this season.

Abraham Cherry made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Those seven strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with four stolen bases, four runs, and three RBI.

In other batting news, Elon Sharp was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. He continues to improve, besting his previous run total in each of the last three games he's played. Keane Ricchiuto was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.

Herron kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 19 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.

Herron is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 12 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs over those games. As for Purdue Broad Ripple, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-8.

Herron and Purdue Broad Ripple are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Achaeans will face off against Indianapolis Shortridge at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Purdue Broad Ripple, they will challenge Anderson Prep Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Jets have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 14.5 runs per game on average), something the Lynx will no doubt try to take advantage of.