Tipton's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Elwood Panthers by a score of 5-1. That's more bragging rights for Tipton, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Jack Roach spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Vince Hoover and Nathan Hawkins did most of the damage at the plate: Hoover scored two runs while going 1-for-3, while Hawkins scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Tipton's victory bumped their record up to 4-16. As for Elwood, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-21.
Tipton will head out on the road to face off against Oak Hill at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Oak Hill is coming into the contest with four straight losses at home, meaning Tipton will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Elwood, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Madison-Grant at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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