New Albany came out on top against North Harrison on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run seventh inning. The Bulldogs were the clear victors by an 8-1 margin over the Cougars. With that victory, the Bulldogs brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
New Albany got a great performance from Camden Kiper as he tossed 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Kiper has become a key player for the Bulldogs: the team is 3-1 when he allows at most two hits, but 5-6 otherwise.
Tyler McMillen
| 05/06/25 @ North Harrison | 3 |
| 04/30/24 vs North Harrison | 2 |
| 05/05/25 vs Bedford North Lawrence | 1 |
| 04/23/25 @ Jeffersonville | 1 |
| 04/19/25 @ Charlestown | 1 |
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Tyler McMillen, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kadin Bush, who went 1-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
New Albany's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-7. As for North Harrison, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-6 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. New Albany will welcome Providence at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Pioneers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so the Bulldogs' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for North Harrison, they will host Silver Creek at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Dragons will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Cougars surely won't give up without a fight.
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