Purdue Broad Ripple was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Liberty Christian Lions by a score of 8-7. Purdue Broad Ripple was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Liberty Christian apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Lucas Ferrugia put in work no matter where he played. He struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off seven hits. Ferrugia was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Ferrugia wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Connor Donsbach, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Donsbach has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Matthew Clements was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI.
Like Purdue Broad Ripple, Liberty Christian also got a great game from a two-way player: Riddick Allison. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 4.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Allison was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing three bases.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Josh Goodman, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Zach Greenlee, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Purdue Broad Ripple's defeat dropped their record down to 3-12. As for Liberty Christian, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games, which provided a massive bump to their 3-12 record this season.
Purdue Broad Ripple will head out on the road to challenge Monrovia at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Purdue Broad Ripple is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season. As for Liberty Christian, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Indiana School for the Deaf at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Indiana School for the Deaf is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 12.2 runs per game this season.
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