Hazel Green came out on top against Cherokee County on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run second inning. The Trojans walked away with a 9-4 victory over the Warriors.
Kaley Riggs was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and one double. She also put up a run, which was her first of the season. MacKenzie Thomas was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases and three runs.
Hazel Green was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .421. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .300 or higher in three consecutive games.
Hazel Green now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Cherokee County, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Coincidentally, Hazel Green and Cherokee County will both be playing Saraland the next time they take the field. The Trojans will head out to face the Spartans at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, while the Warriors will host them at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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