Tippecanoe Valley took care of business in their home opener on Monday (barely). They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Northfield Norsemen and snuck past 8-6. That's more bragging rights for Tippecanoe Valley, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Cameron Manuel was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. Manuel was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Landon Durkes, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Like Tippecanoe Valley, Northfield also got a great game from a two-way player: Brandon Mckillip. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Mckillip was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run.
In other batting news, Jared Holmes and Korbin Haupert stepped up to the plate in a big way. Holmes scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3, while Haupert went 1-for-3 with three RBI and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaden Baer, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Tippecanoe Valley will take on Manchester at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Northfield, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Fort Wayne South Side at 5:30 p.m.
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