Sevier County is 0-10 against Morristown-Hamblen West since April of 2021 but things could change on Tuesday. The Smoky Bears will take on the Trojans at 5:30 p.m. Sevier County has given up an average of 8.4 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Sevier County's last matchup with Morristown-Hamblen East could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's contest on Thursday. The Smoky Bears came up short against the Hurricanes, falling 13-3. The Smoky Bears' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it five in a row.
Ashley Morgan made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was her first of the season.
Meanwhile, Morristown-Hamblen West made easy work of Daniel Boone on Friday and carried off a 10-2 win. The Trojans might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three games by eight runs or more this season.
Briony Bunsic spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Morristown-Hamblen West let Kara Dyke and Cadence Beaver run wild. Dyke went 2-for-3 with three RBI and two doubles, while Beaver scored three runs while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaylynn Milton, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Morristown-Hamblen West was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .429. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
The victory made it two in a row for Morristown-Hamblen West and bumps their season record up to 4-5. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs over those games. As for Sevier County, their loss dropped their record down to 4-10.
Sevier County's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's match. The Smoky Bears have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Morristown-Hamblen West, though, as they've been averaging only 0.7 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Sevier County continue to outrun the ball?
Sevier County suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Morristown-Hamblen West when the teams last played back in March. Can the Smoky Bears avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
