Baseball Game Preview: Cumberland Gap Panthers vs. Anderson County Mavericks

For the second straight game, Cumberland Gap will face off against Anderson County. The Panthers will welcome the Mavericks at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Cumberland Gap has given up an average of 7 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Cumberland Gap lost 19-1 to Anderson County on Monday. The Panthers haven't had much luck with the Mavericks recently, as the team has come up short the last six times they've met.

For Anderson County's part, Alex Bond made a splash no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out seven over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts Bond has posted since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.

In other batting news, Clay Fletcher was a standout: he scored three runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Easton Beaty was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI.

Anderson County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .649. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cumberland Gap only posted an OBP of .211.

Anderson County's victory was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 18-7. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games. As for Cumberland Gap, they now have a losing record of 10-11.

Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Cumberland Gap has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .452. However, it's not like Anderson County struggles in that department as they've averaged .458. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.