Tipton and Alexandria-Monroe are an even 3-3 against one another since May of 2015, but likely not for long. The Tipton Blue Devils will be playing at home against the Alexandria-Monroe Tigers at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Tipton lost 12-1 to Frankton on Monday. Tipton has struggled against Frankton recently, as their game on Monday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, Alexandria-Monroe can now show off 13 landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Wednesday. They blew past Eastbrook 18-1. The victory was nothing new for Alexandria-Monroe as they're now sitting on five straight.
Brynlee Humphries was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and not a single walk). Humphries has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 17 consecutive pitching appearances. Humphries was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two runs.
In other batting news, Stella Griffin was a standout: she went 1-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Kinley Webb was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 4-for-4.
Tipton's defeat dropped their record down to 6-12. As for Alexandria-Monroe, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine contests, which provided a nice bump to their 15-3 record this season.
Both the pair just can't seem to miss. Tipton has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.1 hits per game. However, it's not like Alexandria-Monroe struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 3.6. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Tipton came up short against Alexandria-Monroe when the teams last played back in May of 2023, falling 5-2. Will Tipton have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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