Cherokee extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 5-6 in the process. They lost 10-0 to the Robbinsville Black Knights. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Braves of the 11-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
As for Robbinsville, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 13 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-3 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs over those games.
For Robbinsville's part, the result came thanks to Naomi Taylor's shutout, as she gave up just three hits and racked up six Ks. Taylor has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kynadee Spencer, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Daphne Barlow was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Cherokee will challenge Murphy at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Robbinsville will be paying especially close attention to the Braves' match: after the Braves face off against the Bulldogs, they'll take on Robbinsville again at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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