Purdue Polytechnic blew Irvington Preparatory Academy out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Wednesday Irvington Preparatory Academy got their revenge. The Techies fell just short of Irvington Preparatory Academy by a score of 3-1. The contest marked the Techies' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Jordan Winkler was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Furthermore, he didn't allow a single walk, the first time he has blanked an opponent since back in April. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with three stolen bases.
Cornell Muse
| 04/22/26 vs Indianapolis Washington | 3 |
| 05/13/26 @ Irvington Preparatory Academy | 2 |
| 04/30/26 vs Purdue Broad Ripple | 2 |
| 04/18/26 vs Northwest | 2 |
| 03/20/26 vs Memphis Central | 2 |
| + 5 more games |
Winkler wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Cornell Muse, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases. Muse is becoming a predictor of Purdue Polytechnic's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is 4-1 (and 6-7 when he doesn't).
Purdue Polytechnic has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-8 record this season. As for Irvington Preparatory Academy, they now have a winning record of 8-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Purdue Polytechnic will face off against Indianapolis Arsenal Technical at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Irvington Preparatory Academy, they will take on Monrovia at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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