Purdue Polytechnic - Englewood

Purdue Polytechnic Varsity Techies and Warren Central Varsity Warriors tied 8-8 on Thursday. Purdue Polytechnic Varsity Techies opened the scoring in the first after an error scored one run. Harris singled down the left field line, which helped Warren Central Varsity Warriors tie the game at one in the top of the second. Purdue Polytechnic Varsity Techies took the lead in the bottom of the second inning after Briceno Vega singled down the left field line, Winkler singled , Jeffers grounded out, and Purdue Polytechnic Varsity Techies scored on a passed ball, each scoring one run. Warren Central Varsity Warriors tied the game in the top of the third thanks to a single by Castillo, a single by Harris, and a ground out by Townsend. Purdue Polytechnic Varsity Techies took the lead in the bottom of the third inning after Smith singled down the left field line, and Winkler walked, each scoring one run. Warren Central Varsity Warriors took the lead in the top of the fifth inning after Thompson singled to right field, and Haag doubled, each scoring one run. Smith laid down a sacrifice bunt, which helped Purdue Polytechnic Varsity Techies tie the game at eight in the bottom of the fifth. Winkler stepped on the mound first for Purdue Polytechnic Varsity Techies. The pitcher gave up seven hits and five runs over two and two-thirds innings, striking out four and walking three. Thompson started the game for Warren Central Varsity Warriors. The starter allowed two hits and five runs (two earned) over one and two-thirds innings, striking out one and walking four. Smith led Purdue Polytechnic Varsity Techies with two runs batted in from the number nine spot in the lineup. The infielder went 1-for-1 on the day. Briceno Vega led Purdue Polytechnic Varsity Techies with two hits in four at bats from the leadoff position. Purdue Polytechnic Varsity Techies had patience at the plate, collecting six walks for the game. Abdurrahim and Winkler led the team with two free passes each. Purdue Polytechnic Varsity Techies were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Canales had the most chances in the field with six. Warren Central Varsity Warriors piled up 11 hits in the game. Haag, Haag, and Harris each collected two hits for Warren Central Varsity Warriors. Harris and Castillo were tough to handle back-to-back in the lineup, as each drove in two runs for Warren Central Varsity Warriors. Warren Central Varsity Warriors had a strong eye at the plate, piling up seven walks for the game. Haag and Haag led the team with two free passes each.