Sullivan is 7-1 against North Putnam since April of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Sullivan Golden Arrows will be playing at home against the North Putnam Cougars at 6:00 p.m. The last three games Sullivan has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Sullivan ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Clay City 3-2.
Isaak Osborne and Hunter Mason did most of the damage at the plate: Osborne scored two runs while going 2-for-4, while Mason went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Meanwhile, North Putnam put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past Brown County 18-1. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win North Putnam has managed all season.
Jaylen Windmiller made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Windmiller has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Windmiller was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kaden Helderman, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Jayce Monnett was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Sullivan now has a winning record of 3-2. As for North Putnam, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-0.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Sullivan has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like North Putnam struggles in that department as they've been averaging 10. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Everything went Sullivan's way against North Putnam when the teams last played back in April of 2023 as Sullivan made off with a 20-9 win. Does Sullivan have another victory up their sleeve, or will North Putnam turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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