Purdue Broad Ripple came into Saturday's matchup having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They walked away with an 11-8 victory over the Faith Christian Eagles on Saturday. With that win, Purdue Broad Ripple brought their scoring average up to 6.4 runs per game.
Chrystan McNeal made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over 3.2 innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off three hits. McNeal was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Daniel White was incredible, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3. Phillip Hulsey was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Like Purdue Broad Ripple, Faith Christian also got a great game from a two-way player: Colin Frier. He struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and eight unearned) runs off three hits. Frier has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Frier was even better at the plate, going 3-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, Noah Hill made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Ethan Seubring, who scored two runs and stole three bases.
Even though they lost, Faith Christian was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .381. That's the best batting average they've managed all season.
Purdue Broad Ripple's victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-13. As for Faith Christian, they dropped their record down to 1-13 with that defeat, which was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season.
Purdue Broad Ripple will have a chance to go back-to-back against Faith Christian: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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