Indianapolis Lutheran is 10-0 against Edinburgh since April of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Saturday. The Indianapolis Lutheran Saints will be staying on the road to face off against the Edinburgh Lancers at 1:00 p.m. Indianapolis Lutheran will be strutting in after a win while Edinburgh will be coming in after a defeat.
Indianapolis Lutheran is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They put the hurt on Morristown with a sharp 20-1 victory. Indianapolis Lutheran's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Jackson Brandenburg and Hudson Mills did most of the damage at the plate: Brandenburg got on base in five of his six plate appearances with four runs, two triples, and two RBI, while Mills went 3-for-5 with four runs, two triples, and two RBI. Ryan Redding was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Edinburgh was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They took a 5-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of Waldron.
Indianapolis Lutheran's win bumped their record up to 14-15. As for Edinburgh, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-12-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Saturday as neither team is afraid to steal. Indianapolis Lutheran has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Edinburgh struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.5. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Indianapolis Lutheran took their victory against Edinburgh when the teams last played back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 34-3. The rematch might be a little tougher for Indianapolis Lutheran since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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