Hayesville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss. They lost 13-0 to the Robbinsville Black Knights. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Hayesville of the 14-6 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Hayesville saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Madison Graves, who went 2-for-2 with a double.
On Robbinsville's side, Presley (Elvis) Caylor was a major factor no matter where she played. She pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Caylor has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive pitching appearances. Caylor was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Zoie (Z) Shuler and Memory (Mems) Frapp did most of the damage at the plate: Shuler fired off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 2-for-3, while Frapp fired off two home runs and four RBI while going 2-for-4. Shuler is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Anna (Banana) Williams, who went 1-for-3 with a home run.
Hayesville's loss dropped their record down to 1-11. As for Robbinsville, the win (which was their tenth in a row) raised their record to 16-2.
Hayesville will be playing in front of their home fans against Andrews at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Andrews is coming into the match with five straight defeats on the road, meaning Hayesville will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Robbinsville, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Hayesville at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Robbinsville knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past four matchups -- so hopefully Hayesville likes a good challenge.
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