Liberty Christian's game last Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-7 win over the Purdue Broad Ripple Lynx. This was payback for Liberty Christian, who suffered an 18-3 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Riddick Allison was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed 4.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Allison has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Allison was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing three bases.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Josh Goodman, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Zach Greenlee was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Like Liberty Christian, Purdue Broad Ripple also got a great game from a two-way player: Lucas Ferrugia. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off seven hits. Ferrugia was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Ferrugia wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Connor Donsbach, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Matthew Clements, who went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI.
Liberty Christian has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 3-12 record this season. As for Purdue Broad Ripple, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-12.
Liberty Christian will play host again on Saturday to welcome Indiana School for the Deaf, where first pitch is scheduled at 2:00 p.m. Indiana School for the Deaf is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 12.2 runs per game this season. As for Purdue Broad Ripple, they will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Monrovia at 5:30 p.m. Purdue Broad Ripple is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
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