Anderson has gone 8-2 against Muncie Central recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Monday. The Indians will look to defend their home field against the Bearcats at 5:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Anderson's last matchup with Western could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's contest on Friday. The Indians lost 14-8 to the Panthers. The Indians have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Cole Roberts
| 05/02/25 vs Western | 1 |
| 05/01/25 vs Winchester Community | 3 |
| 04/30/25 vs Marion | 2 |
Cole Roberts made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Kadyn Kendall, who went 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Muncie Central scored the most runs they've had this season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They came up short against Monroe Central, falling 15-9.
Fletcher Kahle was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. That stolen base was his first of the season.
Muncie Central has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-12 record this season. As for Anderson, their loss dropped their record down to 8-7.
Muncie Central's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Anderson has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .441. It's a different story for Muncie Central, though, as they've only averaged .329. Will they be able to contain Anderson's hitters?
Everything went Anderson's way against Muncie Central when the teams last played back in May of 2024, as Anderson made off with an 11-5 win. Will the Indians repeat their success, or do the Bearcats have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
