The Greenback Cherokees will head out on the road to challenge the Maryville Christian Eagles at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Greenback is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.5 runs per game this season.
Last Friday, Greenback was able to grind out a solid victory over Trousdale County, taking the game 9-5.
Kooper Williams was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Williams was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Landon Clifford and Brady Allison did most of the damage at the plate: Clifford scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Allison scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Allison is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was JJ Caudill, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Maryville Christian made easy work of Varsity Opponent last Saturday and carried off an 8-2 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Maryville Christian.
Like Greenback, Maryville Christian also got a great game from a two-way player: Leland Kapnick. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Kapnick was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all two of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Isaiah Cunningham and Ben Paddock did most of the damage at the plate: Cunningham scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances, while Paddock went 1-for-2 with a triple, a stolen base, and an RBI.
Greenback's record is now 5-3. As for Maryville Christian, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Maryville Christian's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Greenback has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .566. It's a different story for Maryville Christian, though, as they've only averaged .333. Will they be able to contain Greenback's hitters?
Everything went Greenback's way against Maryville Christian when the teams last played last Wednesday as Greenback made off with a 17-1 win. Will Greenback repeat their success, or does Maryville Christian have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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