The Roane County Raiders will head out to take on the Braxton County Eagles at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with three consecutive losses apiece.
Roane County couldn't beat Gilmer County on Friday even though they stacked four runs on them in the first inning. The Raiders took a 9-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Titans.
Roane County saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was J GREATHOUSE, who went 1-for-4 with four stolen bases and two runs.
Meanwhile, Braxton County suffered their closest defeat since March 19, 2024 on Thursday. They fell just short of Ravenswood by a score of 3-1.
Logan Baldwin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on six hits and racked up six Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
Roane County's loss was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 2-6. As for Braxton County, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-11.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Saturday as neither team is afraid to steal. Roane County has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.1 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Braxton County struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 2.8 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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