North Buncombe took a six-run defeat the last time they faced off against Smoky Mountain, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Black Hawks sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 15-13 win over the Mustangs on Friday. The Black Hawks' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Kameron Keenan
| 03/06/26 @ Smoky Mountain | 10 |
| 03/03/26 @ Polk County | 2 |
| 05/01/25 @ Enka | 2 |
| 04/22/25 vs Erwin | 5 |
| 04/15/25 @ North Henderson | 8 |
| + 6 more games |
Kameron Keenan made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out ten batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off one hit. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in March of 2025. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Davis Franklin was incredible, going 4-for-5 with one home run, six RBI, and one double. He also put up a run, which was his first of the season. TJ Laub was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs and two RBI.
North Buncombe kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in three consecutive matchups.
The victory got North Buncombe back to even at 2-2. As for Smoky Mountain, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Looking ahead, North Buncombe will host North Henderson at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Smoky Mountain, they will head out on the road to take on Hayesville at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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