Hayesville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. Their tough 12-2 loss to the Hiwassee Dam Eagles might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Hayesville of the 11-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Gracelynn Anderson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run.
On Hiwassee Dam's side, Olivia McNabb made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. McNabb has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. McNabb was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Katie McNabb, who went 4-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Brinkley Payne, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Hayesville's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Hiwassee Dam, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
While Hayesville had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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