If Rhea County was feeling good fresh off their 10-0 takedown of Walker Valley last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Golden Eagles fell just short of the Silverdale Academy Seahawks by a score of 6-4 on Friday. The Golden Eagles were not able to make up for their loss to the Seahawks from their previous meeting back in March of 2024.
Rhea County got a good showing from Harrison Tilley, who didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. Tilley has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
Corydon Butler
| 04/04/25 vs Silverdale Academy | 2 |
| 04/03/25 @ Walker Valley | 1 |
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On the hitting side, Corydon Butler made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played.
Rhea County has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season. Those defeats can't be blamed on the team's pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.5 runs on average over those games. As for Silverdale Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 9-6 record this season.
Rhea County will take on McMinn County at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The Golden Eagles are facing the Cherokees at the right time seeing as the Cherokees are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Silverdale Academy, they will face off against Notre Dame at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The timing is sure in the Seahawks' favor as the squad sits on three straight wins at home while the Fighting Irish have been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
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