No runs, no wins

The Braves lost to the Astros yesterday 5-1. There was a 1 1/2 hour rain delay that finished the days for both starting pitchers, and since we don't have too many long relievers the result was inevitable. A Chipper Jones error didn't help anything, allowing two unearned runs to score. Jordan Schaefer was moved to the lead-off spot and got two hits. Kelly Johnson was back from his benching and batted 7th and got two hits. Maybe the pressure of the lead-off spot was too much for him. The two teams play today at 135p. Jo Jo Reyes pitches for the Braves and the Astros counter with Wandy Rodriguez, who is pitching very well so far this year.

Ball State survived a 10 inning game yesterday, beating Eastern Michigan 12-11. BSU led by one going into the bottom of the ninth when closer Morgan Coombs gave up the tying run. The Cardinals offense came back in the top of the 10th and scored three runs. However, Coombs made it close one more time as he gave up two runs in the bottom of the 10th before inducing a ground ball to win the game. The teams play today at 105p.

Brownsburg had zero offense yesterday but still split their two games. In the first game, freshman Isaac Sampen held Jasper to 1 run in 6 innings and Dalton Wentz got his 6th save of the year as the Dogs defeated Jasper 2-1. BBurg's only offense came on the solo home runs of Alex McGowan and Mitchell Burton. In the second game, Westfield came out strong by hitting three home runs and scoring 5 in the top of the first. They added 6 more runs in the sixth inning to win 13-0. Brownsburg only had two hits and Westfield pitcher Matt Hammell pitched a great game. The Dogs could not get the outs they needed as all 13 Westfield runs were scored with two outs in the inning. BBurg plays county rival Avon on Monday and Tuesday this week. The Dogs are tied for the HCC conference lead with Westfield.