Tippecanoe Valley scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They blew past the Culver Community Cavaliers 16-1. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest win of the season.
Dalynne Bussard made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and only one walk). Bussard has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Bussard was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with six RBI, two runs, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, Temperance Caudill was incredible, going 4-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a stolen base. KC Shriver was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4.
Tippecanoe Valley's victory bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Culver Community, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Tippecanoe Valley will head out on the road to take on Culver Academies at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Culver Community, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Elkhart Christian Academy at 5:30 p.m. Elkhart Christian Academy knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past three games -- so hopefully Culver Community likes a good challenge.
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