Purdue Broad Ripple is 0-3 against Bethesda Christian since April of 2023 but things could change on Wednesday. The Lynx will take on the Patriots at 5:30 p.m. Purdue Broad Ripple is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
While Purdue Broad Ripple didn't have the best season last year (they finished 6-18), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They were the clear victors by a 15-8 margin over Mooresville Christian on Tuesday. That's two games straight that the Lynx have won by exactly seven runs.
Kyler Jones made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 17 over 6.2 innings pitched. Jones was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, four runs, and one double.
In other batting news, Patrick Terry Jr. was excellent, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Marcus Yates, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two RBI and one run.
Indianapolis Kings hit Bethesda Christian with a 13-run fourth inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Patriots came up short against Indianapolis Kings, falling 18-0. The match marked the first time this year in which the Patriots were not able to get on the board.
The victory made it two in a row for Purdue Broad Ripple and bumps their season record up to 6-3. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games. As for Bethesda Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-8.
Purdue Broad Ripple suffered a grim 12-0 defeat to Bethesda Christian when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Can the Lynx avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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