Tipton had to start their season on the road on Wednesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. Their tough 15-5 defeat to the Kokomo Wildkats might stick with them for a while. The loss means Tipton is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.
Isabella Browning was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI. Lacey Bitner was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
On Kokomo's side, Taylor Reed was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. Reed was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, Kokomo got a massive performance out of Dani Tate, who scored four runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Emma Lees, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
The victory got Kokomo back to even at 1-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Tipton will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Lewis Cass at 5:00 p.m. on April 10th. As for Kokomo, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Eastern at 5:31 p.m.
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