Softball Preview: Gibbs Eagles vs. Cocke County Fighting Cocks
The Gibbs Eagles will stay at home for another game and welcome the Cocke County Fighting Cocks at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Gibbs: 3.3, Cocke County: 2.4) so any runs scored will be well earned.
On Friday, Gibbs was able to grind out a solid victory over Clinton, taking the game 7-4.
Lacey Keck spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Taylor Selby and Dakota Large did most of the damage at the plate: Selby scored a run and stole three bases while going 3-for-3, while Large scored two runs while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Jade Bell, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Cocke County fell victim to Carter and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They lost 6-0 to the Green Hornets. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, Cocke County's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Gibbs' win was their ninth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 27-11. As for Cocke County, their defeat dropped their record down to 23-9.
Monday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Gibbs hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .369. However, it's not like Cocke County struggles in that department as they've averaged .387. 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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