After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Hardin Valley Academy, Jefferson County was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They came out on top against the Sevier County Smoky Bears by a score of 6-1. The victory continues a trend for the Patriots in their matchups with the Smoky Bears: they've now won seven in a row.
Brody Carr made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 16 over seven innings pitched. He has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
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In other batting news, Caleb Franklin was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two doubles, one stolen base, and one run. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Drew Molter, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
Jefferson County's record now sits at 21-12. As for Sevier County, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 18-16 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jefferson County will challenge Knoxville Central at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Patriots 3.9, the Bobcats 3.2) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Sevier County, they will square off against Halls at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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