While Tipton's win against Taylor wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Blue Devils sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 victory over the Titans on Friday. The Blue Devils haven't had any issues with the Titans recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
Max Atherton
| 04/07/26 vs Western | 7 |
| 05/15/26 vs West Lafayette | 4 |
| 05/09/26 vs Frankton | 3 |
| 05/02/26 vs Clinton Prairie | 2 |
| 04/29/26 @ Madison-Grant | 2 |
| + 4 more games |
Max Atherton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Tipton is 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 7-15 otherwise.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Evan Coe, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run. Jarren Auler also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Tipton's record now sits at 9-16. As for Taylor, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 12 of their last 13 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-16 record this season.
Tipton and Taylor are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Blue Devils will challenge Sheridan at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Taylor, they will head out on the road to take on Caston at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. The Titans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Comets have averaged an impressive 9.7 runs per game this season.
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