Tippecanoe Valley proved they can win big last Monday (they won by 15) and on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They won by a run and slipped past the Mishawaka Cavemen 4-3. That's more bragging rights for the Vikings, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Dalynne Bussard made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, firing off two home runs while going 2-for-3. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Naomi Gaerte was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one home run.
Tippecanoe Valley lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mishawaka didn't launched any home runs.
Tippecanoe Valley now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Mishawaka, their loss ended an 11-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 3-2.
Tippecanoe Valley and Mishawaka will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Vikings will take on rival Knox at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Mishawaka is set to square off against their familiar foe NorthWood at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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