Middle College can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 12-3 margin over the Tipton Christian Academy Eagles. Middle College might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won four matches by seven runs or more this season.
Shawn Herring and Christopher Vinson made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Herring struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Vinson tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. At bat, Herring scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances, while Vinson scored a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tyler Richards, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Demarius Jones, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
On Tipton Christian Academy's side, Cole Palmer and Cole Bradford did some serious damage despite the final result: Palmer went 1-for-2 with a triple and two RBI, while Bradford scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Middle College now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Tipton Christian Academy, their defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 0-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Middle College will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering at 5:00 p.m. As for Tipton Christian Academy, they will face off against Harding Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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