Tipton's game on Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Benton Central Bison, sneaking past 8-7. The win continues a trend for the Blue Devils in their matchups with the Bison: they've now won three in a row.
Chasity Kelich
| 05/16/25 vs Benton Central | 8 |
| 04/28/25 @ Taylor | 7 |
| 05/10/25 vs Frankfort | 5 |
| 04/01/25 vs Kokomo | 5 |
| 05/12/25 vs Madison-Grant | 4 |
Chasity Kelich made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off nine hits. Those eight strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Makayla Schinlaub, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one triple the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Lacey Bitner, who went 3-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Tipton's record now sits at 6-15. As for Benton Central, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last ten contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-17 record this season.
Tipton wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 9-1 defeat against Frankton on the 19th. As for Benton Central, they have also already played their next match, a 14-0 loss against Logansport on the 17th.
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