
Wildcats
04/24/25 @ Hayesville | 11 |
04/15/25 vs Murphy | 5 |
03/14/25 vs Hayesville | 5 |
03/18/25 vs Robbinsville | 3 |
04/01/25 @ Swain County | 1 |
Andrews hadn't done well against Hayesville recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Wildcats walked away with an 11-6 victory over the Yellowjackets. The Wildcats' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Lauren Cochran spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits.
On the hitting side, Kaiya Ellis was incredible, going 2-for-4 with four stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. That RBI marked the first that she has brought in this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Azlyn Dehart, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Andrews kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Andrews' first win this season bumped their record up to 1-9. As for Hayesville, they dropped their record down to 1-10 with the loss, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season.
Coming up, Andrews will face off against Hiwassee Dam at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Hayesville, they will be playing at home against Robbinsville on Friday. The Black Knights will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Yellowjackets surely won't give up without a fight.
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