Softball Preview: Carter Green Hornets vs. Cocke County Fighting Cocks
The Carter Green Hornets will be playing in front of their home fans against the Cocke County Fighting Cocks at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Carter is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
Last Monday, Carter suffered a rough 10-4 defeat at the hands of Maryville. Carter has struggled against Maryville recently, as their game on Monday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Ivey Jones and Addy Freeman did some serious damage despite the final result: Jones scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Freeman scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Cocke County can now show off four landslide victories after their most recent match on Monday. They never let Chuckey-Doak onto the board and left with a 16-0 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Cocke County.
Ellie Proffitt made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. Proffitt has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Proffitt was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with a triple and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Shakyra Reed, who scored two runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Kinley Williams was another key contributor, going 1-for-1 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
Carter's loss dropped their record down to 6-5. As for Cocke County, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-4.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Carter hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .385. However, it's not like Cocke County struggles in that department as they've averaged .362. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Carter took their win against Cocke County in their previous matchup back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 11-0. Does Carter have another victory up their sleeve, or will Cocke County turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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