Lake County scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They walked away with a 16-11 victory over the Tipton Christian Academy Eagles. The win was some much needed relief for Lake County as it spelled an end to their eight-game losing streak.
Camden Chamberlain made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over 4.1 innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Chamberlain was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Nate McCoy was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Patrick Johnson was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
On Tipton Christian Academy's side, Neylan Walker was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Reggie Marion, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Lake County's victory ended a 20-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-21. As for Tipton Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lake County will challenge Humboldt at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Humboldt is coming into the match with three straight losses at home, meaning Lake County will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Tipton Christian Academy, they will head out on the road to square off against Non Varsity Opponent at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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