For the second straight game, Cherokee will face off against Hayesville. The Braves will host the Yellowjackets at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
Cherokee fell victim to Hayesville and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Yellowjackets, falling 10-0. Having soared to a lofty 29 runs in the game before, the Braves' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
For Hayesville's part, Peyton McGaha was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. Another player making a difference was Ben Bethel, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Hayesville kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2025.
The win was the third in a row for Hayesville, bringing their record up to 3-4. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.0 runs on average over those games. As for Cherokee, their loss dropped their record down to 1-5.
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