Rhea County got themselves on the board against Rockwood on Monday, but Rockwood never followed suit. They were the clear victors by a 12-0 margin over the Tigers. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Golden Eagles' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Allie Shaver
| 04/28/25 vs Rockwood | 7 |
| 04/23/25 vs Walker Valley | 5 |
| 04/15/25 @ Cleveland | 7 |
| 04/14/25 @ Cookeville | 11 |
| 04/08/25 @ McMinn County | 10 |
| 04/07/25 vs Bledsoe County | 9 |
Allie Shaver was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brook Tallent, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Hailee Kosek was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Rhea County's victory bumped their record up to 10-11. As for Rockwood, their defeat was their 14th straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 3-16.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rhea County will head out to face off against Bledsoe County at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Warriors will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Golden Eagles surely won't give up without a fight. As for Rockwood, they will face off against Oak Ridge at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tigers are facing the Wildcats at the right time seeing as the Wildcats are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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