Friday just wasn't the day for Purdue Broad Ripple's offense. They lost 10-0 to the Southmont Mounties on Friday. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, Purdue Broad Ripple's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
For Southmont's part, Cale Chadd made a splash while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Chadd has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Chadd was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Dean McGauhey was excellent, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Colton Cory, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Purdue Broad Ripple are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-10. As for Southmont, their win ended a 13-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-13.
Purdue Broad Ripple will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Taylor at 5:30 p.m. Purdue Broad Ripple is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season. As for Southmont, they will be playing at home against Lebanon at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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