The Hiwassee Dam Eagles will challenge the Copper Basin Cougars at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with eight consecutive losses for Hiwassee Dam and six for Copper Basin.
Hiwassee Dam lost 17-5 to Robbinsville last Thursday.
Hiwassee Dam saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was ABEL PENLAND, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases and two runs. Another was AIDEN WEAVER, who got on base in two of his three plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Copper Basin came up short against South Pittsburg on Friday, falling 11-1.
Trent Hughes made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with one home run.
Hiwassee Dam's loss dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Copper Basin, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-11.
Hiwassee Dam's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's contest. The Eagles have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Copper Basin, though, as they've been averaging only 1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Hiwassee Dam continue to outrun the ball? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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