Brookville had lost four straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 7-15 to make it five. They came up short against the Tippecanoe Red Devils, falling 12-2. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, the Blue Devils couldn't push the score so high this time.
Brookville saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lucas Horn, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double.
As for Tippecanoe, with the victory, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 19-3. Considering they have won 14 matchups by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
On Tippecanoe's side, Anderson McKinney looked comfortable as he pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. What's more, McKinney posted four strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April.
On the hitting side, Preston Zumwalt was a standout: he went a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2024. AJ Jergens was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Brookville will take on Valley View at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The last three games the Spartans have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Tippecanoe, they will venture away from home to square off against Wayne at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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