The Cookeville Cavaliers will head out to square off against the Lebanon Blue Devils at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams were dealt some close losses in their previous games and are determined not to let this one get away.
Cookeville easily dispatched William Blount on Saturday, but unfortunately both the margin and the ultimate result were a different story in this one. The Cavaliers fell just short of Rhea County by a score of 11-9 on Monday.
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Kadie Presley was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Gabbi Romero also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Meanwhile, Lebanon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 9-7 heartbreaker at the hands of Beech. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Blue Devils have suffered since April 5, 2024.
Kyndall Robinson led a balanced group of hitters, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Keeli Davis, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Lebanon now has a losing record of 12-13. As for Cookeville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Cookeville hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .327. However, it's not like Lebanon struggles in that department as they've averaged .326. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Cookeville beat Lebanon 11-8 when the teams last played back in March. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Cavaliers since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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