For the second straight game, Cherokee will face off against Hiwassee Dam. The Braves will host the Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Cherokee is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 14 runs on Friday, they were much more limited against Hiwassee Dam on Tuesday. They came up short against the Eagles, falling 16-1. The contest marked the Braves' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
For Hiwassee Dam's part, Olivia McNabb made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). McNabb was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Hiwassee Dam let Sky Taylor and Gracie Rhodes run wild. Taylor went 2-for-3 with five RBI and two runs, while Rhodes went 2-for-3 with five RBI and one stolen base. Those five RBI gave Taylor a new career-high. Avery McNabb was another key player, scoring four runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Hiwassee Dam always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .647. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Cherokee's defeat dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Hiwassee Dam, their victory bumped their record up to 4-5.
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