Sadly, Tipton Christian Academy is still looking for their first win of the season after seven contests. They fell 10-5 to the Fayette Ware Wildcats on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Tipton Christian Academy of the 11-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
Tipton Christian Academy saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Neylan Walker, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Austin Tucker, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
On Fayette Ware's side, Lucas Dennis was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Dennis was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Fayette Ware let Eli Williams and Cooper Dennie loose on the outfield. Williams scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Dennie scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Dalton Farris, who got no hits.
Tipton Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Fayette Ware, their victory bumped their record up to 8-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Tipton Christian Academy will take on Trezevant at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Fayette Ware, they will head out on the road to square off against Freedom Prep Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Fayette Ware is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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