Speedway unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They came up short against the Indianapolis Bishop Chatard Trojans on Tuesday, falling 13-6. Sparkplugs fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Trojans since on Tuesday.
Laney Jarrett made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Mallory Short, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
The victory (which was Indianapolis Bishop Chatard's third in a row) raised their record to 3-0.
Coming up, Speedway will host Lawrence Central at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Indianapolis Bishop Chatard, they will venture away from home to face off against Roncalli at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Royals will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Trojans surely won't give up without a fight.
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