If Tippecanoe Valley was feeling good fresh off their 18-0 takedown of Argos on Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Vikings fell just short of the Plymouth Pilgrims/Rockies by a score of 3-2 on Saturday.
Hunter Paxton put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over six innings pitched. What's more, he gave up only two walks, the fewest he's had since back in April. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one run.
Paxton wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Gage Hileman, who went 1-for-2 with one double.
Tippecanoe Valley has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-19 record this season. As for Plymouth, they pushed their record up to 15-11 with the win, which was their third straight at home.
Tippecanoe Valley's road trip will continue as they head out to face Angola at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Hornets will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Vikings surely won't give up without a fight. As for Plymouth, they will face off against South Bend Washington at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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