The Eagleton College & Career Academy Royals will be playing at home against the Sevier County Smoky Bears at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Eagleton College & Career Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 13-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of Webb. That's two games in a row now that Eagleton College & Career Academy has lost by exactly five runs.
Paisley Bales made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Ali Campbell, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Sevier County also suffered a loss in their last game, but this one to Morristown-Hamblen East by a score of 4-1.
Cassie Fox spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Sevier County saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Caylee Sutton, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Eagleton College & Career Academy's defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-4. As for Sevier County, their loss dropped their record down to 5-3.
Wednesday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Eagleton College & Career Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .345. However, it's not like Sevier County struggles in that department as they've averaged .330. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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