Softball Game Preview: Chattanooga Central Pounders vs. McMinn County Cherokees

The Chattanooga Central Pounders are taking a road trip to take on the McMinn County Cherokees at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Chattanooga Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11 runs per game this season.

Chattanooga Central's pitching crew heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Thursday. They blew past Tyner Academy 12-0. The result was nothing new for the Pounders, who have now won six games by eight runs or more so far this season.

Navaeh Frank

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Navaeh Frank was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the fewest hits she has allowed since back in March of 2024. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in both of her plate appearances. Frank is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least one every time she's taken the field this season.

In other batting news, Emma Lakin was a standout: she scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Carli Morgan, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2.

Meanwhile, McMinn County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 16-4 to Soddy Daisy.

Addie Miller was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.

McMinn County's defeat dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Chattanooga Central, their record is now 6-2.

McMinn County's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Chattanooga Central has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.4 hits per game. It's a different story for McMinn County, though, as they've been averaging 9.4 hits. Given Chattanooga Central's sizable advantage in that area, McMinn County will need to find a way to close that gap. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.