Sevier County can finally bid farewell to their six-game losing streak thanks to their game on Wednesday. They walked away with a 6-2 victory over the Eagleton College & Career Academy Royals.
Cassie Fox made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Fox has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Fox was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ashley Morgan, who went 1-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Another player making a difference was Emma McClure, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
On Eagleton College & Career Academy's side, Kyla Long spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on ten hits.
On the hitting side, Eagleton College & Career Academy saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Paisley Bales, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI.
Sevier County's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-8. As for Eagleton College & Career Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 13-11 record this season.
Sevier County will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Gatlinburg-Pittman at 6:00 p.m. Eagleton College & Career Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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