Hamilton Heights extended their losing streak to five on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 2-6 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost an 8-7 heartbreaker at the hands of the Tipton Blue Devils. The Huskies were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Blue Devils apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Nick Hulen was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). That's the fewest earned runs he has allowed since back in May of 2024. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Luke Davis was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was P.J. Wright, who went 2-for-5 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
As for Tipton, their victory was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 2-7. The win was a breath of fresh air for they as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
On Tipton's side, Ty Middleton and Jarren Auler dominated on the mound. Middleton pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off six hits, while Auler tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Auler has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Nathan Hawkins was excellent, going 4-for-5 with one run and one double. Those four hits gave him a new career-high. Nick Nasser was another key player, going 3-for-6 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
While Hamilton Heights had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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