Madison-Grant and Tipton are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2015, but likely not for long. The Madison-Grant Argylls will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against the Tipton Blue Devils at 5:00 p.m. Madison-Grant is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
Madison-Grant is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Wednesday, just like they did against Marion (and have done all season long). Madison-Grant's pitchers stepped up to hand Marion an 8-0 shutout on Monday.
Max Franklin made a splash no matter where he played. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Franklin has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Franklin was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Harry Brooks, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Tripp Haisley was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for Tipton's offense. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 8-0 walloping at the hands of Alexandria-Monroe on Monday. Tipton has not had much luck with Alexandria-Monroe recently, as the team's come up short the last six times they've met.
Madison-Grant has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 6-4 record this season. As for Tipton, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-6.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Madison-Grant has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Tipton struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.8. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Madison-Grant took their victory against Tipton in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 17-6. Does Madison-Grant have another victory up their sleeve, or will Tipton turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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