Copper Basin had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the Hiwassee Dam Eagles by a score of 7-3 on Thursday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Copper Basin also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Avery Crowder was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Another player making a difference was Cade Dean, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Hiwassee Dam's side, CLAY DAVIS made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of COLTON BERRONG, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Even though they lost, Hiwassee Dam kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Copper Basin's win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-11. As for Hiwassee Dam, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-7.
Copper Basin will be playing in front of their home fans against Sale Creek at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Sale Creek is coming into the matchup with five straight victories on the road, so Copper Basin will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Hiwassee Dam, they will take on Robbinsville at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Robbinsville will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
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