Cleveland came out on top against Howard Tech on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run sixth inning. The Raiders sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-7 win over the Hstln Tigers. That's two games straight that the Raiders have won by just one run.
Paris Dennison spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and five unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up ten Ks. Those ten strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Lily Mason, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Landri Nelson, who went 3-for-4 with two runs.
Raiders
| 04/17/26 vs Howard Tech | 41.7% |
| 04/14/26 @ Ooltewah | 26.8% |
| 04/13/26 @ Signal Mountain | 31.2% |
| 04/09/26 vs Walker Valley | 21.4% |
| 04/07/26 @ Howard Tech | 28.1% |
| + 8 more games |
Cleveland was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .417. The last time their batting average was this high was back in May of 2025.
Cleveland's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-9. As for Howard Tech, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 12 of their last 14 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cleveland will host McMinn County at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Cherokees have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11 runs per game on average), something the Raiders will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Howard Tech, they will square off against Walker Valley at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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