Speedway extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 6-16-1 in the process. They lost 16-0 to the Indianapolis Lutheran Saints. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Sparkplugs have suffered since April 26th.
As for Indianapolis Lutheran, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 15-10. Considering they have won ten games by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Indianapolis Lutheran's part, Hudson Mills was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out ten over four innings pitched. Mills also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Indianapolis Lutheran is 8-2 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 7-8 otherwise. Mills was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with four RBI and two doubles. That's the most RBI he has posted since May 3rd.
In other pitching news, Ryan Redding looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, Indianapolis Lutheran got a massive performance out of Masen Phelps, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. That's the most runs Phelps has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Dax Lockliear, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBI.
Speedway and Indianapolis Lutheran are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Sparkplugs will challenge Owen Valley at 12:00 p.m. on Monday. Speedway is facing the Patriots at the right time seeing as the Patriots are stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Indianapolis Lutheran, they will face off against Greenwood Christian Academy at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Saints' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cougars have averaged an impressive 7.4 runs per game this season.
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