The Volunteer Falcons will square off against the Claiborne Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Volunteer has now lost seven straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since March 27.
Volunteer lost 11-1 to Greeneville on Tuesday.
The home team had won the previous five meetings between Claiborne and Hancock County, and Claiborne kept the tradition alive. The Bulldogs had just enough and edged out the Indians 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bulldogs have posted since March 4th.
Garrett Keiter was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). He is becoming a predictor of Claiborne's success: when he allows at most one hit the team is undefeated (and 9-11 when he doesn't). Keiter was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Landon Hemphill was incredible, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI. That triple was his first of the season. Sam Wilson was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
Volunteer's loss dropped their record down to 5-17. As for Claiborne, they now have a winning record of 12-11.
Volunteer skirted past Claiborne 2-0 in their previous matchup back in March. Do the Falcons have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Bulldogs turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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