Hayesville had lost 13 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 1-9 to make it 14. They came up short against the Hiwassee Dam Eagles, falling 12-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Yellowjackets of the 11-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2025.
As for Hiwassee Dam, their record now sits at 4-6. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Hiwassee Dam's part, Abby Harris was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Harris was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, Brinkley Payne was excellent, going 1-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. Leah Taylor also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Hayesville wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, an 11-7 defeat against Smoky Mountain on the 15th. Hopefully Hiwassee Dam paid attention to the Yellowjackets' matchup: the next time they hit the field , they'll take on the Yellowjackets at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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