After three games on the road, University is heading back home. They will take on the Park Tudor Panthers at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
University can now show off nine landslide victories after their most recent game on Wednesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Anderson Prep Academy a 22-0 shutout.
The team relied heavily on Jasper Owens, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Cooper Burnett, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Park Tudor won against Crawfordsville on Saturday with nine runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Monday. Park Tudor sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-7 victory over Indianapolis Bishop Chatard. Winning may never get old, but Park Tudor sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
The team relied heavily on MJ Gaines, who went 2-for-5 with two triples, two runs, and two RBI. Nolan Whitehead was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
University now has a winning record of 11-10-1. As for Park Tudor, their win bumped their record up to 15-3.
Tuesday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. University hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .345. However, it's not like Park Tudor struggles in that department as they've averaged .329. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
University beat Park Tudor 12-9 when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Does University have another victory up their sleeve, or will Park Tudor turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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