Softball Preview: Carter Green Hornets vs. Cocke County Fighting Cocks
Carter and Cocke County are an even 3-3 against one another since April of 2021, but likely not for long. The Carter Green Hornets will head out on the road to square off against the Cocke County Fighting Cocks at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams are strolling into their matchups after big wins in their previous games.
Carter took a loss when they played away from home on Monday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 12-2 margin over Fulton. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Carter considering their one-run performance the contest before.
Hayden Neely tossed a big game, pitching five innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Kayla Rucker was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with a home run and two runs. Ivey Jones was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with four RBI and a run.
Meanwhile, Cocke County can now show off 13 landslide victories after their most recent match on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Northview Academy with a sharp 13-2 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Cocke County.
Hailee Hartsell made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits (and not a single walk). Hartsell was also big at the plate, going 4-for-4 with four RBI and two doubles.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Adisen Mcnealy, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Kinley Williams, who scored three runs while going 2-for-4.
Carter is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 10-8 record this season. As for Cocke County, they pushed their record up to 18-6 with that win, which was their sixth straight on the road.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Carter has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.8 hits per game. However, it's not like Cocke County struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 3.4. 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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