Teutopolis took a ten-run loss the last time they faced off against Mt. Zion, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Wooden Shoes had just enough and edged out the Braves 4-3 on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Wooden Shoes have posted since May 17, 2025.
Alyssa Tipton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on five hits.
Malea Helmink
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At the plate, the team relied heavily on Malea Helmink, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Chloe Hoene, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two doubles.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Teutopolis kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mt. Zion only managed six.
Teutopolis' record now sits at 8-2. As for Mt. Zion, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-2 record.
Looking ahead, Teutopolis will be playing in front of their home fans against Vandalia at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Vandals have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 14.8 runs per game on average), something the Wooden Shoes will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Mt. Zion, they are taking a road trip to square off against Williamsville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Braves 4, the Bullets 3) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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