Rhea County lost against Cookeville back in May of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Rhea County Golden Eagles suffered a tough 11-2 loss at the hands of the Cookeville Cavaliers. Rhea County has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Allie Shaver spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and nine unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Olivia Day was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-2 with two doubles.
On Cookeville's side, Madison Lancaster tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. Ella Dudney came in to relieve Lancaster and was airtight, giving up no runs, hits or walks in her one inning pitched.
At the plate, Kyrklinn Moores was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. Kylie Kleppin was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Rhea County's defeat dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Cookeville, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Rhea County will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Cleveland at 5:30 p.m. Cleveland and Rhea County are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads. As for Cookeville, they will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Lebanon at 6:30 p.m. Cookeville's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Lebanon's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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