Tipton came into Saturday's matchup having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They put the hurt on the Taylor Titans with a sharp 11-3 win on Saturday. Tipton's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Tipton let Kellen Hussong and Nathan Hawkins loose on the outfield. Hussong scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4, while Hawkins scored a run and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Nick Nasser, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
On Taylor's side, JP Smith was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Tipton's victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-5. As for Taylor, they dropped their record down to 1-9 with that loss, which was their third straight at home.
Tipton will have a chance to go back-to-back against Taylor: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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