The Attica Red Ramblers will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against the Indianapolis Shortridge Blue Devils at 6:00 p.m. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Indianapolis Shortridge is hoping to do on Tuesday what Indiana School for the Deaf couldn't on Monday: put an end to Attica's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Attica had just enough and edged Indiana School for the Deaf out 9-8.
Attica's victory was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Luke Blankenship, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Indianapolis Shortridge had to endure an 18-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victor by a 15-5 margin over Riverside last Monday. Indianapolis Shortridge's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Indianapolis Shortridge also got a great performance from Jayden Arney as he struck out 13 batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk).
At the plate, Jorge Jobito was a standout: he scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Jackson McKinney, who scored three runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Attica's win bumped their record up to 7-17. As for Indianapolis Shortridge, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-13.
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