The matchup between Grainger and Cocke County on Monday hardly resembled the 4-0 effort from their previous meeting. The Grainger Grizzlies lost 19-7 to the Cocke County Fighting Cocks. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Grizzlies have suffered since April 30, 2024.
McKenna Kee was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing Two bases. while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Amanda Kledzik, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Even though they lost, Grainger was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .400 or higher in three consecutive matchups.
Grainger's defeat dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Cocke County, the win keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Grainger will square off against Claiborne at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Grainger has given up an average of 7.8 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for Cocke County, they will challenge Seymour at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing isn't great for Seymour: they have been struggling with five straight losses at home, while Cocke County has snatched up four consecutive wins on the road.
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