Smoky Mountain never got on the board in their matchup last Monday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against North Henderson on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 10-3 margin over the North Henderson Knights. That looming 10-3 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Smoky Mountain yet this season.
Addie Mull spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Smoky Mountain got a massive performance out of Kaitlyn Taquette, who scored a run while going 4-for-5. Alyson Burns was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
On North Henderson's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Shelby Simpson, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Smoky Mountain's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-7. As for North Henderson, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 5-7.
Smoky Mountain will head out on the road to take on Robbinsville at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for North Henderson, they will be playing at home against Franklin at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Franklin is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.9 runs per game this season.
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