After only two runs in their last matchup, Indianapolis Shortridge made sure to put some runs up on the board against Christel House on Thursday. The Blue Devils put the hurt on the Eagles with a sharp 19-5 win.
James Edmondson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Those six strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tate Turman, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Josh Sargeant, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Indianapolis Shortridge always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .575. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Christel House only posted an OBP of .407.
The victory got Indianapolis Shortridge back to even at 1-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Indianapolis Shortridge will take on Bethesda Christian at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Christel House, they will challenge Riverside at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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