Tellico Plains's game last Monday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They came out on top against the Polk County Wildcats by a score of 8-1 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). This was a revenge game for Tellico Plains, as the team was forced to settle for an 8-1 defeat when these two played last Monday.
Peyton Dodson was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. Dodson was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Tellico Plains let Cole Kirkland and Darren McJunkin loose on the outfield. Kirkland scored two runs while going 2-for-4, while McJunkin got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Rylan Saffles, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Tellico Plains' win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-11. As for Polk County, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season.
Tellico Plains will be playing at home against Maryville Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Polk County, they will head out on the road to square off against Sequoyah at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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