Volunteer has not done well against David Crockett recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Volunteer Falcons walked away with a 9-4 win over the David Crockett Pioneers. This was payback for Volunteer, who suffered an 11-7 loss the last time these two teams met.
Connor Haynes made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He tossed seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Haynes has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Haynes was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brycen Feagins, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. Isaiah Bowery was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Volunteer's victory bumped their record up to 19-17-1. As for David Crockett, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-12 record this season.
Volunteer didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 9-1 defeat vs. Elizabethton on the 11th. David Crockett does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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