Softball Recap: Hayesville Yellowjackets vs. Robbinsville Black Knights
Hayesville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss. They lost 13-0 to the Robbinsville Black Knights. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Hayesville of the 14-6 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Hayesville saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Madison Graves, who went 2-for-2 with a double.
On Robbinsville's side, Presley (Elvis) Caylor was a major factor no matter where she played. She pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Caylor has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive pitching appearances. Caylor was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Zoie (Z) Shuler and Memory (Mems) Frapp did most of the damage at the plate: Shuler fired off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 2-for-3, while Frapp fired off two home runs and four RBI while going 2-for-4. Shuler is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Anna (Banana) Williams, who went 1-for-3 with a home run.
Hayesville's loss dropped their record down to 1-11. As for Robbinsville, the win (which was their tenth in a row) raised their record to 16-2.
Hayesville will be playing in front of their home fans against Andrews at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Andrews is coming into the match with five straight defeats on the road, meaning Hayesville will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Robbinsville, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Hayesville at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Robbinsville knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past four matchups -- so hopefully Hayesville likes a good challenge.
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