Hayesville hasn't had much luck against Hiwassee Dam recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Yellowjackets will host the Eagles at 4:30 p.m. Hayesville has given up an average of 12.4 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Hayesville is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They fell 11-7 to Smoky Mountain on Wednesday.
Hayesville saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Micalynn McClure, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. Another was Isabella Mintz, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Hiwassee Dam never got on the board in their matchup two weeks ago, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Hayesville on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Yellowjackets with a sharp 12-1 win. The victory continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Yellowjackets: they've now won seven in a row.
Abby Harris was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Harris was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, Brinkley Payne was excellent, going 1-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. Leah Taylor also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Hiwassee Dam hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Hayesville's loss dropped their record down to 1-10. As for Hiwassee Dam, their win bumped their record up to 4-6.
Hayesville suffered a grim 12-1 defeat to Hiwassee Dam in their previous meeting on Tuesday. Will the Yellowjackets have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
