The Purdue Broad Ripple Lynx are on the road again on Monday to play the Indy Genesis HomeSchool Indy Genesis at 5:30 p.m. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Saturday, Purdue Broad Ripple sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 10-9 win over Faith Christian.
Connor Donsbach and Alistair Clark were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Donsbach tossed 2.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Clark tossed 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Donsbach got on base in all four of his plate appearances with a double and an RBI, while Clark scored two runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Matthew Spychalski was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2. Daniel White was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Indy Genesis HomeSchool entered their tilt with Bethesda Christian with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They came out on top against the Patriots by a score of 15-12 on Saturday.
Like Purdue Broad Ripple, Indy Genesis HomeSchool also got a great game from a two-way player: Carson Howard. On the mound, he struck out six batters over 3.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit. Howard was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Jordan Jaramillo was excellent, scoring three runs while going 2-for-5. Another player making a difference was Gabe Barnes, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with a stolen base and two RBI.
Purdue Broad Ripple's record is now 5-13. As for Indy Genesis HomeSchool, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-9-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Purdue Broad Ripple has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 8.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Indy Genesis HomeSchool struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Purdue Broad Ripple suffered a grim 7-1 defeat to Indy Genesis HomeSchool in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Can Purdue Broad Ripple avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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