The Indiana Little Indians will head out to take on the Derry Trojans at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Indiana is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
Indiana had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the seven-run drubbing they dealt Highlands on Wednesday. The Little Indians were the clear victors by a 9-2 margin over the Golden Rams.
Samantha Martin
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Samantha Martin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on four hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Rylin Blystone was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. Sophia Thomas also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Indiana hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least three batters in four consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Derry came up short against Greensburg Salem on Friday and fell 9-5.
Indiana has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 8-9 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.1 runs on average over those games. As for Derry, their loss dropped their record down to 4-3.
Indiana couldn't quite get it done against Derry when the teams last played back in April as they fell 9-5. Can the Little Indians avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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