For the second straight game, Hayesville will face off against Cherokee. After both having extra time off, the two teams will shake off the rust and duke it out at 4:30 p.m. on the 21st. The timing is sure in Hayesville's favor as the squad sits on four straight wins at home while Cherokee has been banged up by 11 consecutive losses on the road dating back to last season.
Hayesville is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They were the clear victors by a 23-3 margin over Cherokee on Tuesday. The result was nothing new for the Yellowjackets, who have now won seven matches by seven runs or more so far this season.
Kyle Shaheen
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Kyle Shaheen was a standout: he scored three runs while going 3-for-3. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Tate Roberts was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Shaheen wasn't the only one making solid contact: Hayesville kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 30 hits. The Yellowjackets are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Cherokee's loss dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Hayesville, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-6.
Cherokee's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Hayesville has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .501. It's a different story for Cherokee, though, as they've only averaged .324. Will they be able to contain Hayesville's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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