Baseball Game Preview: Cherryville Ironmen vs. Bessemer City Yellow Jackets

For the second straight game, Cherryville will face off against Bessemer City. The Ironmen will host the Yellow Jackets at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Cherryville is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.

Cherryville had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 11-run drubbing they dealt Bessemer City on Tuesday. The Ironmen were the clear victors by a 13-2 margin over the Yellow Jackets. The result was nothing new for the Ironmen, who have now won eight matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.

Parker Anderson

Doubles (Career)

04/15/25 @ Bessemer City	2
03/28/25 vs Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy	1
03/27/25 vs Lincolnton	1
03/13/25 @ South Point	1
02/24/25 vs West Lincoln	1

Parker Anderson made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in doubles (two).

In other pitching news, Camden Williams looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.

Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Brock Bumgardner, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Jayden Adams was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.

Cherryville was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .414. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bessemer City only posted a batting average of .176.

Cherryville has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.2 runs over those games. As for Bessemer City, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-13.

Bessemer City's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Cherryville has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .458. It's a different story for Bessemer City, though, as they've only averaged .349. Will they be able to contain Cherryville's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.