Baseball Recap: Sequoyah Takes a Loss

Sequoyah extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 8-18 in the process. They lost 15-3 to the Lenoir City Panthers. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Panthers this season, with their most recent loss being a 8-4 defeat last Tuesday.

Sequoyah saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Eli Byrum, who went 2-for-3 with one run.

As for Lenoir City, their record is now 9-20. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

On Lenoir City's side, Hunter Click and James Abercrombie were major factors while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Click pitched five innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Abercrombie pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Click has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. At the plate, Click got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs, while Abercrombie got on base in three of his five plate appearances with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI. Click is becoming a predictor of Lenoir City's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 5-20 when he doesn't).

In other batting news, Ryne Myers was incredible, going 4-for-5 with eight RBI, one run, and one double. Lenoir City is 2-1 when Myers posts three or more RBI, but 7-19 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Branson Dean, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.

We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Sequoyah will take on rival South-Doyle at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Lenoir City is set to square off against their familiar foe Loudon at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.