Blackford lost to Alexandria-Monroe back in May of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Thursday. The Blackford Bruins had just enough and edged the Alexandria-Monroe Tigers out 4-3. The win made it back-to-back victories for Blackford.
Brayden Teer was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Teer was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a triple and two RBI.
Teer wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ethan Morris, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
On Alexandria-Monroe's side, Kaed Abshire spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits. Abshire has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Blackford pushed their record up to 11-4 with that victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Alexandria-Monroe, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-6 record this season.
Blackford will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Madison-Grant at 6:00 p.m. Blackford's pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so Madison-Grant's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Alexandria-Monroe, they will be playing at home against Mississinewa at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Alexandria-Monroe is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
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