Daniel Boone extended their losing streak to five on Sunday, dropping them down to 6-15. They lost 9-2 to the Cocke County Fighting Cocks. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Fighting Cocks this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 8-7 back in March.
Payton Guinn made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
As for Cocke County, the victory was the 17th in a row for them, bringing their record up to 22-1. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 13 matchups by six runs or more this season.
On Cocke County's side, Hailee Hartsell made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Hartsell has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs and two doubles. That's the most doubles she has posted over her last nine games.
In other batting news, Chloe Niethammer was excellent, going 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Bentleigh Morris, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Daniel Boone will head out to challenge Morristown-Hamblen East at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Cocke County, they will square off against Maryville at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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