
Saints
04/22/25 @ Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter | 19 |
04/23/25 @ Speedway | 10 |
04/12/25 vs Terre Haute South Vigo | 7 |
04/12/25 vs Northview | 7 |
04/12/25 vs Bloomfield | 7 |
Indianapolis Lutheran came out on top against Speedway on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run fifth inning. The Saints blew past the Sparkplugs 12-2. The Saints might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matches by six runs or more this season.
Brooklyn Barger was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out seven over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Leyla Miller, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs and one RBI. She continues to improve, besting her previous run total in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Shae Olson, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
Indianapolis Lutheran kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in seven consecutive contests.
Indianapolis Lutheran's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-3. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games. As for Speedway, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Looking ahead, Indianapolis Lutheran will venture away from home to face off against Mt. Vernon at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Speedway, they will welcome Shelbyville at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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