McMinn Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They suffered a tough 11-2 defeat at the hands of the Roane County Yellowjackets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to McMinn Central of the 6-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
McMinn Central saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Skylan Wilson, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI.
Even though they lost, McMinn Central didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 11 strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
On Roane County's side, Sailor Presley was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 16 over seven innings pitched. Presley has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than ten strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Presley was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Irelyn Beaumia, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Macey Neal, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
McMinn Central's defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Roane County, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 4-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. McMinn Central will take on Polk County at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Polk County hasn't scored more than two runs for five games straight, a trend the team is eager to reverse. As for Roane County, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Meigs County at 6:00 p.m.
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