Red Bank took a 13-run loss the last time they faced off against Sale Creek, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Lions skirted past the Panthers 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Lions have posted since April 2nd.
Tayveonn Bonds
| 03/30/26 @ Signal Mountain | 3 |
| 04/23/26 @ Sale Creek | 1 |
| 04/06/26 @ Hixson | 1 |
Tayveonn Bonds made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out seven batters over 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. He is becoming a predictor of Red Bank's success: when he allows at most one earned run the team is undefeated (and 11-12-1 when he doesn't). Bonds was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was his first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tramell Davis Jr., who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
The victory was the third in a row for Red Bank, bringing their record up to 14-12-1. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.7 runs on average over those games. As for Sale Creek, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 14-10.
Coming up, Red Bank will challenge Ooltewah at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Sale Creek, they will face off against Grundy County at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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