Cherokee was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the West Ridge Wolves. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Chiefs of the 12-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2022.
Manning Brooks
| 03/04/25 @ Sullivan East | 4 |
| 03/17/25 vs Claiborne | 3 |
| 03/10/25 @ Volunteer | 2 |
| 03/29/25 @ West Ridge | 1 |
| 03/25/25 vs Grainger | 1 |
Manning Brooks was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Cherokee is 2-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 6-9 otherwise. Brooks was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Cherokee's loss dropped their record down to 8-10. As for West Ridge, they moved to 3-8 with that victory, which also ended their eight-game losing streak.
Looking ahead, Cherokee will host Gate City at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for West Ridge, they will venture away from home to square off against Dobyns-Bennett at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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