Tippecanoe Valley extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 1-9 in the process. They lost 18-2 to the Culver Academies Eagles. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 15, 2021, but that streak is no more.
Tippecanoe Valley saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Weston Brown, who went 1-for-2 with one RBI.
As for Culver Academies, their victory was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-1. They have beaten Tippecanoe Valley the last seven times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest Tippecanoe Valley has come to flipping the script.
On Culver Academies' side, Jak Chaney spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on two hits. Chaney has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Trey Schumacher was a standout: he got on base in three of his five plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. That home run was his first of the season. Max Grube was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Tippecanoe Valley will square off against Jimtown at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Jimmies' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Vikings' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Culver Academies, they will venture away from home to take on Knox at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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