Southwestern had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They won by a run and slipped past the Indianapolis Arsenal Technical Titans 9-8. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Southwestern also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
James Oliver was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over 5.1 innings while giving up three earned (and five unearned) runs off seven hits. Oliver has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Oliver was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Issac Bunch was excellent, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5. Ian Bunch was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Southwestern's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-16. As for Indianapolis Arsenal Technical, they now have a losing record at 5-6.
Southwestern didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 10-2 loss vs. Alexandria-Monroe on the 17th. As for Indianapolis Arsenal Technical, they will take on Southport at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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