Speedway had lost three straight at home, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 2-3 to make it four. They lost 12-2 to the Indianapolis Lutheran Saints. The game marked the Sparkplugs' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
Mallory Short was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
As for Indianapolis Lutheran, the victory (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 7-3. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs over those games.
On Indianapolis Lutheran's side, Brooklyn Barger was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Barger has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Leyla Miller was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs and one RBI. She continues to improve, besting her previous run total in each of the last three games she's played. Shae Olson was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
Looking ahead, Speedway will challenge Shelbyville at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Indianapolis Lutheran, they will take on Mt. Vernon at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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