While Monrovia put up some runs on Tuesday, the same can't be said for Indianapolis Scecina Memorial. The Bulldogs put the hurt on the Crusaders with a sharp 8-0 victory. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 11, 2022, but that streak is no more.
Brendon Stwalley
| 05/13/25 @ Indianapolis Scecina Memorial | 12 |
| 05/05/25 vs Greencastle | 6 |
| 04/30/25 @ Indianapolis Lutheran | 6 |
| 04/22/25 vs Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter | 12 |
Brendon Stwalley made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out 12 over six innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts he has posted over his last four matches. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. He has become a key player for Monrovia: the team is 4-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 5-8 otherwise.
In other batting news, Grant Kluemper was excellent, going 2-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. Another player making a difference was Eli Hampton, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Monrovia was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .406. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .350 or higher in three consecutive contests.
The win got Monrovia back to even at 9-9. As for Indianapolis Scecina Memorial, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-12 record this season.
Indianapolis Scecina Memorial has already played their next match, an 11-3 defeat against Eastern Hancock on the 15th. Hopefully Monrovia paid attention to the Crusaders' contest: the next time they hit the field, they'll take on the Crusaders at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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