Hamilton Ross started fast, Tippecanoe started slow. And in five innings the Red Devils' season was over. Tipp coach Cam Dickens was disappointed with Saturday's loss, but he is happy with the program's process this season. (Pictured above)
A 'tip' of the hat...He pitched just 4.2 innings, but Tipp's Cayden McKinney struck out eight, had the game's longest hit, and oh yeah...he didn't allow a hit (technically) for a Red Devils' 12-0 district tourney win Wednesday over Piqua. Read more....
Butler claimed a second straight MVL title by taking down Tipp 10-4 to improve to 20-0 on the season. Koby Dues retired the last ten Tipp batters, including eight strikeouts in a row.
Plays like this one, some timely hits, and sophomore Jake Reinhardt scattered eight hits to give a glimpse of the future. It added up to a 3-1 winning effort Wednesday to lift Troy past rival Piqua. Read more.....
Hero's greeting...Tipp's Cayden McKinney (above, right) is rushed by his teammates following his 2 RBI-single that drove in the tying and winning runs in the bottom of the seventh Wednesday, delivering a 3-2 win over Troy.
