Calhoun hasn't had much luck against Gilmer County recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Red Devils will head out to challenge the Titans at 5:00 p.m. Calhoun has given up an average of 11.8 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Calhoun lost 12-1 to Roane County on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Gilmer County got the win against Robert C. Byrd on Saturday by a conclusive 17-2. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Titans.
Emeri Hickman made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Hickman was also solid in the batter's box, earning three runs and one stolen base.
In other pitching news, Desirae Blake looked comfortable as she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
Back at the plate, Hayley Sprouse was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaelyn Mullins, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
Gilmer County was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .517. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .312 or higher in five consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Calhoun's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Gilmer County, their record is now 2-0.
Calhoun suffered a grim 13-2 defeat to Gilmer County when the teams last played back in May of 2025. Can the Red Devils avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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