Tippecanoe Valley scored the most runs they've had all season on Saturday, but it wasn't enough. They fell 16-13 to the Marion Giants. Tippecanoe Valley has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Hunter Paxton was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Jamison Phillips, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Tippecanoe Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Tippecanoe Valley's loss dropped their record down to 3-11. As for Marion, their win bumped their record up to 4-9.
Tippecanoe Valley will be playing in front of their home fans against Pioneer at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Marion, they will head out on the road to take on Mississinewa at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Mississinewa is coming into the matchup with five straight defeats at home, meaning Marion will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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