Edmond, OK — Tuttle Tigers Varsity fell behind early and couldn't come back in a 3-1 loss to Deer Creek on Saturday. Deer Creek took the lead on a double in the first inning. The pitching was strong on both sides. Deer Creek pitchers struck out six, while Tuttle Tigers Varsity sat down six. Deer Creek got things started in the first inning. Mann drove in two when Mann doubled. Alsip was on the rubber for Deer Creek. The hurler allowed five hits and one run over six innings, striking out six and walking one. Jentry Henderson was in the pitcher's circle for Tuttle Tigers Varsity. The lefty went three innings, allowing three runs on four hits and striking out three. Oakley Vickers threw two innings in relief. Shelby McAfee went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead Tuttle Tigers Varsity in hits.