After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Fort Wayne Bishop Luers, Garrett was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Prairie Heights Panthers a 13-0 shutout. That's more bragging rights for the Railroaders, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Garrett got a great performance from Aiden Sullinger as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Sullinger has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances.
Ari Hippensteel
| 05/19/26 @ Prairie Heights | 6 |
| 05/04/26 @ Central Noble | 5 |
| 04/16/26 vs Churubusco | 3 |
| 05/13/26 @ Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger | 2 |
| 05/12/26 vs Fremont | 2 |
| + 5 more games |
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ari Hippensteel, who fired off two home runs and six RBI while going 2-for-4. He has become a key player for Garrett: the team is undefeated when he posts at least three RBI, but 9-10 otherwise. Kayden Bush was another key player, going 2-for-3 with four stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Garrett was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .407. They are 4-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Garrett's victory bumped their record up to 12-10. As for Prairie Heights, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-14.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Garrett will face off against Heritage at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Railroaders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Patriots have averaged an impressive 10.4 runs per game this season. As for Prairie Heights, they will take on Fremont at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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