Cherokee had lost 12 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 2-8 to make it 13. They lost 12-0 to the Hayesville Yellowjackets. Considering the last time the Braves couldn't score was back in March, the team can't take the result too hard.
As for Hayesville, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-6. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight games by seven runs or more this season.
For Hayesville's part, Kyle Shaheen was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Shaheen is becoming a predictor of the Yellowjackets' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 5-6 when he doesn't). Ben Bethel was another key player, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs.
Coming up, Cherokee will challenge Swain County at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Braves' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Maroon Devils have averaged an impressive 7.7 runs per game this season. As for Hayesville, they will take on Robbinsville at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Black Knights have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.19 runs per game on average), something the Yellowjackets will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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