Daniel Boone's game on Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Morristown-Hamblen East Hurricanes a 9-0 shutout. The Trailblazers have beaten the Hurricanes the last four times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Hurricanes has come to flipping the script.
T J Leonard
| 04/16/26 @ Morristown-Hamblen East | 2 |
| 04/14/26 @ Tennessee | 1 |
| 04/13/26 @ David Crockett | 1 |
| 04/11/26 @ William Blount | 1 |
| 04/11/26 @ Knoxville Central | 0 |
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T J Leonard was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one hit in five consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one triple, two RBI, and one run. What's more, he posted two hits, the most he's had over his last 11 matchups.
In other batting news, Jack Ridley was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two doubles. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high.
Daniel Boone hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Morristown-Hamblen East struck out nine times.
Daniel Boone now has a winning record of 13-12. As for Morristown-Hamblen East, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last 11 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-19 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Daniel Boone will challenge West Greene at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Morristown-Hamblen East, they will take on Greeneville at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Greene Devils' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Hurricanes' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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