It was a good run, but Purdue Polytechnic unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Saturday. They lost 10-0 to the Heritage Christian Eagles. Purdue Polytechnic was red-hot at the plate headed into the contest (they scored no less than ten runs in the four matches prior) but Heritage Christian's pitchers proved too tough.
For Heritage Christian's part, Will Ambrose was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Ambrose was also big at the plate, scoring a run.
In other pitching news, Owen Aslakson looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Heritage Christian let Alex Jackson and Blake McDonald loose on the outfield. Jackson got on base in all four of his plate appearances with a triple, a stolen base, and a run, while McDonald scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was JP Olesen, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Purdue Polytechnic's defeat dropped their record down to 7-6. As for Heritage Christian, they now have a winning record of 9-8.
Purdue Polytechnic will head out on the road to square off against Irvington Preparatory Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Heritage Christian, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Park Tudor at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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