On Wednesday, it was a hard-fought contest, but the Purdue Broad Ripple Lynx had to settle for a 13-12 loss against the Muncie Burris Owls. Purdue Broad Ripple has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Alistair Clark and Daniel White did some serious damage despite the final result: Clark scored three runs and stole four bases while going 3-for-4, while White went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Matthew Spychalski, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Purdue Broad Ripple kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
On Muncie Burris' side, Josh Summers was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He tossed five innings while giving up just one earned (and eight unearned) runs off eight hits. Summers was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other pitching news, Drew Haney looked comfortable as he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Carter Mullen was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and three RBI. Soloman Muliira was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Purdue Broad Ripple's defeat dropped their record down to 3-9. As for Muncie Burris, they now have a winning record of 7-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Purdue Broad Ripple will take on Southmont at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Muncie Burris, they will square off against Daleville at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Muncie Burris is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.5 runs per game this season.
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