Recap: McMinn Central Chargers vs. Polk County Wildcats
McMinn Central scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They put the hurt on the Polk County Wildcats with a sharp 17-1 win. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded McMinn Central with their most commanding win of the season.
Lauren Peterson made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Peterson was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Kara Duckett was a standout: she scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Lily Graves was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
On Polk County's side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Zoie Hatcher, who went 1-for-2 with an RBI.
The victory was the third in a row for McMinn Central, bringing their record for this year to 3-1. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.3 runs per game. As for Polk County, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. McMinn Central will take on Roane County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Polk County, they will be playing at home against Murphy on Tuesday.
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