Pendleton Heights is a perfect 4-0 against Shenandoah since May of 2016 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. The Arabians will take on the Raiders at 5:30 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Saturday, Pendleton Heights was able to grind out a solid win over Lebanon, taking the game 9-4.
Brooks Bond
| 05/09/26 @ Lebanon | 2 |
| 05/01/26 @ Lapel | 1 |
| 04/21/26 @ Shelbyville | 1 |
| 04/13/26 @ Covenant Christian | 1 |
| 04/04/26 @ Houston | 1 |
Pendleton Heights let Ryland Montgomery and Brooks Bond run wild. Montgomery got on base in three of his five plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base, while Bond got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those two stolen bases gave Bond a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Wyatt Elijah, who earned one RBI, one run, and one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Shenandoah entered their tilt with Indianapolis Kings on Saturday with five consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with six. They walked away with a 6-2 victory over Indianapolis Kings.
Maddux Davis looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits.
On the hitting side, Arrin Murray was excellent, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Drew Fredenburg was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Pendleton Heights' record now sits at 12-6. As for Shenandoah, their record is now 13-4.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Pendleton Heights has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Shenandoah struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.6 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Pendleton Heights got the 'W' when the teams last played back in May of 2024 against Shenandoah by a conclusive 13-1 score. Will the Arabians repeat their success, or do the Raiders have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
