The Cosby Eagles will head out on the road to take on the Sevier County Smoky Bears at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Cosby had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 17 runs), and they went ahead and made it three on Monday. They blew past the Lions 15-6.
Cosby let Ella Hicks and Kylee Cornwell loose on the outfield. Hicks went 3-for-5 with five RBI, three runs, and two doubles, while Cornwell went 4-for-5 with a home run, three additional RBI, and three stolen bases. Chloe Hance was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Sevier County made easy work of Fulton on Monday and carried off a 13-2 win.
Jade Hubbard made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over four innings pitched. Hubbard was also big at the plate, going 2-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple.
In other batting news, Maddie Clabo was a standout: she scored two runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Emma McClure, who scored a run while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Cosby's record is now 3-0. As for Sevier County, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Cosby hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .505. However, it's not like Sevier County struggles in that department as they've averaged .427. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Cosby suffered a grim 13-6 defeat to Sevier County when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Can Cosby avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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