Softball Preview: McMinn Central Chargers vs. Loudon Redskins
McMinn Central is on an 11-game streak of home losses (dating back to last season), Loudon a 12-game streak of away losses (dating back to last season), but someone's luck is about to change. The McMinn Central Chargers will take on the Loudon Redskins at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. McMinn Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
After low-scoring totals in their previous four contests, McMinn Central brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They never let Sweetwater onto the board and left with a 15-0 win on Thursday. Considering McMinn Central has won three matches by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Lauren Peterson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over four innings pitched. Peterson was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, McMinn Central got a massive performance out of Lily Graves, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Kara Duckett, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Loudon fell victim to a tough 9-3 defeat at the hands of Lenoir City on Friday.
McMinn Central's victory bumped their record up to 4-5. As for Loudon, their loss dropped their record down to 1-6.
McMinn Central couldn't quite finish off Loudon in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 and fell 5-3. Will McMinn Central have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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