Pigeon Forge extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 22 on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-11. They lost 16-6 to the Eagleton College & Career Academy Royals. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Royals this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 12-0 on Thursday.
As for Eagleton College & Career Academy, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 9-3. The result was nothing new for the Royals, who have now won eight matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
For Eagleton College & Career Academy's part, Kindall Hair made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. The dominant performance also gave Hair a new career-high in strikeouts (five). She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. That stolen base marked the first that she has snagged this season.
In other batting news, Maddy Scott was excellent, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those two hits gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Lyla Campbell, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and two RBI.
Coming up, Pigeon Forge will venture away from home to challenge Northview Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cougars have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season. As for Eagleton College & Career Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Wartburg Central at 6:00 p.m. The Royals will need to watch out since the Bulldogs have now posted at least ten runs in their last three contests.
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