Indiana School for the Deaf unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They came up short against the Traders Point Christian Knights on Wednesday, falling 23-11. If the Deaf Hoosiers were looking for revenge after losing 5-2 to the Knights when the teams met back in May of 2023, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Tiana Starayev made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Leokadia Saunders, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Indiana School for the Deaf always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .529. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .514 or higher in four consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Coming up, Indiana School for the Deaf is taking a road trip to challenge Southwestern at 5:30 p.m. on April 4. As for Traders Point Christian, they have already played their next match, a 23-1 loss against Fountain Central on the 27th.
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