North Putnam's game on Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. Everything went their way against the Western Boone Stars as they made off with a 7-1 win. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Cougars as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Owen Thurman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on three hits.
Griffen Starr
| 05/26/25 @ Western Boone | 3 |
| 05/03/25 vs White River Valley | 3 |
| 05/12/25 vs Fountain Central | 2 |
| 04/12/25 @ Covington | 2 |
| 04/11/25 vs Monrovia | 2 |
| + 7 more games |
On the hitting side, Griffen Starr was incredible, going 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of North Putnam's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 5-1 (and 5-13 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Braxton Woodall, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI.
North Putnam was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .424. The last time their batting average was this high was May 3rd.
North Putnam's win bumped their record up to 10-14. As for Western Boone, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 16-11.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. North Putnam will square off against Parke Heritage at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Wolves will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something the Cougars surely won't give up without a fight. As for Western Boone, they will face off against Seeger at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Patriots will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Stars surely won't give up without a fight.
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