Softball Recap: Tellico Plains' Losing Streak Snapped at Six Games

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Previous Games

04/16/25 - Away	7-6 W
04/14/25 - Home	6-9 L
04/18/24 - Away	7-3 W
03/21/24 - Home	7-1 W
05/04/23 - Home	12-11 W
+ 5 more games

Tellico Plains had to endure a six-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the McMinn Central Chargers on Wednesday, sneaking past 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Bears have posted since April 6, 2024.

Skyler Day spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up nine Ks.

On the hitting side, Kadence Moses was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Kalli Yates-Matoy also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.

Tellico Plains hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.

Tellico Plains' win bumped their record up to 3-8. As for McMinn Central, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 10-8.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Tellico Plains will venture away from home to square off against Copper Basin at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for McMinn Central, they will challenge Ooltewah at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Owls' pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so the Chargers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.