The Hayesville Yellowjackets came up short against the Smoky Mountain Mustangs on Friday, falling 14-4. The Yellowjackets have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Tate Roberts was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-1. Another player making a difference was Michael Mauney, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Hayesville's loss dropped their record down to 7-6. As for Smoky Mountain, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-4 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hayesville will challenge Cherokee at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games the Braves have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Smoky Mountain, they will take on Franklin at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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