The Indianapolis Scecina Memorial Crusaders will challenge the Triton Central Tigers at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Indianapolis Scecina Memorial has struggled recently with six losses in a row, while Triton Central will arrive with four straight victories.
Indianapolis Scecina Memorial managed to slip by Covenant Christian the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Crusaders came up short against the Warriors on Wednesday, falling 12-0.
Meanwhile, while Triton Central put up some runs on Thursday, the same can't be said for Heritage Christian. The Tigers blew past the Eagles 10-0.
Ashlyn Hittle and Madi Peterson did most of the damage at the plate: Hittle went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI, while Peterson went a perfect 1-for-1 with four RBI, one run, and one double. Those four RBI gave Peterson a new career-high. Jayda McKee was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double.
They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Triton Central lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Triton Central pushed their record up to 4-1 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 10.4 runs this season. As for Indianapolis Scecina Memorial, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-5.
Indianapolis Scecina Memorial suffered a grim 9-1 defeat to Triton Central when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Will the Crusaders have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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