McMinn Central extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 10-9 in the process. They came up short against the Ooltewah Owls, falling 13-2. The Chargers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Owls apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
As for Ooltewah, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 16 of their last 18 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 22-5 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.2 runs over those games.
For Ooltewah's part, Jaeda Tucker made a splash no matter where she played. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Tucker has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, Savannah Mayse and Emmerson Reed did most of the damage at the plate: Mayse went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Reed went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and two RBI. That's the most hits Mayse has posted over her last 11 contests. Hiliana Ayala was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two RBI and one run.
McMinn Central didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 7-0 loss against Sweetwater on the 19th. As for Ooltewah, they have also already played their next game, a 12-0 victory against McMinn County on the 21st.
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