For the second straight game, West Carrollton will face off against Tippecanoe. The Pirates will host the Red Devils at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
West Carrollton is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 18 runs last Tuesday, they were much more limited against Tippecanoe on Thursday. They came up short against the Red Devils, falling 12-2. The loss put an end to the Pirates' undefeated start to the season.
For Tippecanoe's part, Carson Jackson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. What's more, Jackson posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Brady Liskey was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. What's more, he posted three RBI, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Preston Zumwalt, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Tippecanoe always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .636. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The victory keeps Tippecanoe at an undefeated 6-0. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average this season. As for West Carrollton, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
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