Cherokee was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 12-2 to the Claiborne Bulldogs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Cherokee of the 16-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Monday.
For Claiborne's part, Marley Sweet looked comfortable as she struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Sweet has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Jaycee Hall and Kinley Mullins did most of the damage at the plate: Hall went 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI, while Mullins scored three runs while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Madison Ferguson, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
Cherokee's defeat dropped their record down to 2-14. As for Claiborne, their win bumped their record up to 13-11.
As of now, neither Cherokee nor Claiborne have any future games scheduled.
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