Providence has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.92 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Thursday. They lost 11-4 to the New Albany Bulldogs. The Pioneers haven't had much luck with the Bulldogs recently, as the team has come up short the last five times they've met.
Cole Huett 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 three hits. That's the fewest hits he has allowed since back in May of 2024. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run and one double.
Huett wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Blake Straub, who went 3-for-4 with one RBI. Kalen Sipes was another, going 1-for-2 with two RBI.
Providence's loss dropped their record down to 8-5. As for New Albany, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-7 record this season.
Providence will welcome Seymour at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Owls will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Pioneers surely won't give up without a fight. As for New Albany, they will venture away from home to square off against Floyd Central at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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