The Monrovia Bulldogs will face off against the Indianapolis Scecina Memorial Crusaders at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Monrovia is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
Monrovia's pitching crew heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. They came out on top against Indianapolis Scecina Memorial by a score of 4-0. 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
| 04/08/25 vs Speedway | 15 |
| 05/13/25 @ Indianapolis Scecina Memorial | 12 |
| 04/22/25 vs Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter | 12 |
| 04/15/25 @ Beech Grove | 8 |
| 05/05/25 vs Greencastle | 6 |
| + 1 more games |
Brendon Stwalley was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 12 over six innings pitched. Monrovia is undefeated when Stwalley posts ten or more strikeouts, but 6-9 otherwise. Stwalley was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Grant Kluemper was excellent, going 2-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. Eli Hampton was another key player, going 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. They are 4-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
The victory got Monrovia back to even at 9-9. As for Indianapolis Scecina Memorial, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-13 record this season.
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