University proved they can win big last Wednesday (they won by 22) but on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Park Tudor Panthers 7-5. That's more bragging rights for University, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
University's victory was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Ryan Castetter, who scored two runs while going 4-for-4.
On Park Tudor's side, Nolan Whitehead was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with a double and an RBI. MJ Gaines was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
University has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a massive bump to their 12-10-1 record this season. As for Park Tudor, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-4.
University will head out on the road to face off against Center Grove at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Center Grove is coming into the match with 12 straight losses at home, meaning University will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. Park Tudor will take on Greenwood Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Greenwood Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
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