Cherokee was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Athens Bible Trojans. The Indians were not able to make up for their defeat to the Trojans from their previous meeting back in May of 2023.
Libby Collum spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, A'Kaiya Spencer was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing Two bases. while going 2-for-3. That's the most stolen bases she has posted over her last eight matchups.
Cherokee's loss dropped their record down to 7-11. As for Athens Bible, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 3-0.
Looking ahead, Cherokee will be playing in front of their home fans against Shoals Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Athens Bible, they will be taking part in a tournament against Red Bay at 7:20 p.m. on Friday.
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