Sullivan East came into this matchup off a tough seven-run loss last Wednesday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Unicoi County Blue Devils by a score of 6-4 on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Patriots have suffered against the Blue Devils since April 12, 2022.
Jonah Smith was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one home run. That home run marked the first that he launched this season. Ethan Hale was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI.
Sullivan East has been struggling recently as they've lost 12 of their last 14 matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-15 record this season. As for Unicoi County, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-7 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Sullivan East is set to square off against their familiar foe Elizabethton at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Unicoi County will take on rival David Crockett at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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