Softball Preview: Cherokee Indians vs. Hackleburg Panthers
The Cherokee Indians are on the road again on Tuesday to play the Hackleburg Panthers at 4:00 p.m.
On Saturday, it was a hard-fought game, but Cherokee had to settle for a 6-5 loss against McNairy Central.
Destiny Trevino made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with a home run and two runs. Another player making a difference was Lazaria Mason, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, Hackleburg can now show off eight landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 16-0 margin over Phillips.
The team relied heavily on Braylynn Pope, who went 3-for-4 with four stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Carson Browning was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Cherokee has not been sharp recently as the team has lost eight of their last ten contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 14-12 record this season. As for Hackleburg, their win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-9-2.
Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Cherokee has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .435. However, it's not like Hackleburg struggles in that department as they've averaged .450. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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