Softball Recap: Tellico Plains Comes Up Short

Tellico Plains was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Murphy Bulldogs. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bulldogs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 2-1 on March 11th.

Addison Joines made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. That home run was her first of the season.

Joines wasn't the only one working in the home run department: Tellico Plains lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.

Tellico Plains' loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Murphy, they now have a winning record of 5-4.

Looking ahead, Tellico Plains will head out to take on McMinn Central at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Murphy, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Robbinsville at 4:30 p.m.