The Indy Genesis HomeSchool Indy Genesis are taking a road trip to take on Indianapolis Kings at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Indy Genesis HomeSchool is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
Indy Genesis HomeSchool came into their game on Saturday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They came up short against Calumet Christian, falling 19-3.
Keyton Smith was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two triples, two runs, and one RBI. Those triples marked the first that he has hit this season.
Meanwhile, Indianapolis Kings gave up the first runs on Monday, but they didn't let that get them down. They were the clear victors by a 16-5 margin over Southport. The result was nothing new for Indianapolis Kings, who have now won ten matches by ten runs or more so far this season.
Indianapolis Kings got a massive performance out of Austin Kelly, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. Those two doubles gave Kelly a new career-high. Jesse Dengler was another key player, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs and one RBI.
Indianapolis Kings always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .553. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive contests.
Indy Genesis HomeSchool dropped their record down to 12-8-1 with the loss, which was their third straight at home. As for Indianapolis Kings, their victory bumped their record up to 16-6-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Indy Genesis HomeSchool has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Indianapolis Kings struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 5.3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Indy Genesis HomeSchool skirted past Indianapolis Kings 7-6 in their previous meeting on May 1st. Will the Indy Genesis repeat their success, or do Indianapolis Kings have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
