Cedar Bluff had lost eight straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 0-2 to make it nine. They lost 10-4 to the Etowah Blue Devils. If the Tigers were looking for revenge after losing 8-0 to the Blue Devils when the teams met back in March of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Etowah, the win keeps them at an undefeated 4-0. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three contests by six runs or more this season.
For Etowah's part, Emory Spurlock looked comfortable as she tossed four innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits.
On the hitting side, Maggy Bennett and Gracie Ingram did most of the damage at the plate: Bennett went 1-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Ingram went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Those three RBI gave Bennett a new career-high. Elizabeth Gilliland was another key player, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and one double.
Cedar Bluff wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, an 11-5 loss against Jacksonville on the 27th. As for Etowah, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Cherokee County at 4:30 p.m.
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