The Cedarville Indians will head out on the road to face off against the Triad Cardinals at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Cedarville is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
Cedarville is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering West Liberty-Salem just ended the team's four-game winning streak on Saturday. They and the Tigers finished up their game with a 0-0 draw. The contest marked the first time this season in which the Indians were not able to get on the board.
Triad came out on top against Catholic Central on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run second inning. The Cardinals took their matchup against the Irish 8-5.
Blayk Thomas spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Hayden Beswick, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Adler Perry was another key player, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
Triad's win was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-10 and their overall record up to 5-15-1. Cedarville's tie gives them a new season record of 12-6-1.
Cedarville's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's game. The Indians have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.6 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Triad, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Cedarville continue to outrun the ball?
Cedarville took their victory against Triad when the teams last played back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 16-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Indians since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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