Eminence is 3-0 against Purdue Polytechnic since April of 2022, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Eminence Eels will look to defend their home field against the Purdue Polytechnic Techies at 5:30 p.m. Eminence is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.2 runs per game this season.
Eminence stacked an eighth blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Monday. They never let Providence Cristo Rey onto the board and left with a 12-0 win. The victory was some much needed relief for Eminence as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Bella Dittemore and Sophia Saucerman were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Dittemore pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Saucerman kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Dittemore scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2, while Saucerman scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Eminence got a massive performance out of Abigail Dittemore, who went 2-for-2 with three RBI, a triple, and a stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Morghan Taylor, who went 2-for-2 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Meanwhile, Purdue Polytechnic entered their matchup against Herron on Saturday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Purdue Polytechnic lost 15-5 to Herron.
Eminence's win bumped their record up to 10-3. As for Purdue Polytechnic, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season.
Everything went Eminence's way against Purdue Polytechnic in their previous matchup back in April as Eminence made off with a 21-2 victory. Does Eminence have another victory up their sleeve, or will Purdue Polytechnic turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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