Purdue Broad Ripple was the 9-4 winner over Indianapolis Shortridge when they last played one another back in April of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Lynx fell in a 14-13 heartbreaker to the Blue Devils.
Kyler Jones
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Kyler Jones was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he struck out 11 batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and seven unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. He has become a key player for Purdue Broad Ripple: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 1-2 otherwise.
Jones wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Dylan Smith, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI and one run. Mateo Bushfield was another, earning two runs and two stolen bases.
The loss was their first on the road , dropping their record down to 4-3. As for Indianapolis Shortridge, they moved to 2-6 with that victory, which also ended their five-game losing streak.
Looking ahead, Purdue Broad Ripple will head out to take on Indianapolis Arsenal Technical at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Indianapolis Shortridge, they will welcome Park Tudor at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Panthers will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Blue Devils surely won't give up without a fight.
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