Monday just wasn't the day for Grainger's offense. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Cocke County Fighting Cocks on Monday. The contest marked that first time this year in which Grainger was not able to get on the board.
Grainger saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jaylee Nickell, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base.
This is the second loss in a row for Grainger and nudges their season record down to 5-3. As for Cocke County, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 8-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Grainger will take on Greeneville at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Greeneville is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season. As for Cocke County, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Northview Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Northview Academy is coming into the match with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Cocke County will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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