For the second straight game, Cherokee will face off against Hayesville. 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. Cherokee is coming into the game on a four-game losing streak.
Cherokee came up short against Hayesville on Tuesday, falling 23-3.
For Hayesville's part, Kyle Shaheen was a standout: he scored three runs while going 3-for-3. Shaheen has become a key player for the Yellowjackets: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 5-6 otherwise. Tate Roberts was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Hayesville was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .638. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Cherokee's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Hayesville, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-6.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on the 21st as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Cherokee has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.2 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Hayesville struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 7.6 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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