Andrews was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their tenth straight defeat. They lost 10-0 to the Swain County Maroon Devils. That's two games in a row now that Andrews has lost by exactly ten runs.
Andrews saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Logan Shular, who went 1-for-3 with a double.
On Swain County's side, Will Holden made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out six over six innings pitched. Holden was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Carter Hayes and Ayden Smiley did most of the damage at the plate: Hayes scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances, while Smiley went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Smiley hasn't dropped below three RBI for three straight games. Forrest Shuler was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Andrews' loss dropped their record down to 1-12. As for Swain County, the victory was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Andrews will take on Cherokee at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Cherokee is coming into the match with seven straight defeats on the road, meaning Andrews will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Swain County, they will be playing at home against Hiwassee Dam at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hiwassee Dam will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
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