Softball Recap: Tipton Blue Devils vs. Hamilton Heights Huskies
Tipton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They fell victim to a rough 12-5 defeat at the hands of the Hamilton Heights Huskies. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Tipton of the 10-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Lacey Bitner made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Ashlyn Nasser, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
On Hamilton Heights' side, Lily Cash made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Cash was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, two doubles, and a run.
In other batting news, Hamilton Heights let Kamryn Rhoton and Morgan Ottinger loose on the outfield. Rhoton went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI, while Ottinger scored two runs while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Taya Trosper, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Tipton's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Hamilton Heights, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-3.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Tipton by a score of 14-0.
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