Hiwassee Dam is 0-10 against Hayesville since June of 2021 but things could change on Tuesday. The Eagles will welcome the Yellowjackets at 4:30 p.m. Hiwassee Dam has given up an average of 16.1 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Hiwassee Dam lost 14-2 to Copper Basin on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Eagles have suffered against the Cougars since March 21, 2019.
Meanwhile, Hayesville entered their tilt with Murphy two weeks ago with six consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with seven. They put the hurt on the Bulldogs with a sharp 11-3 victory. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 19, 2024, but that streak is no more.
Jackson Sellers made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out eight batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Ben Bethel was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Peyton McGaha was another key player, going 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double.
Hayesville kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 5.5 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matchups they've averaged 11.6.
Hiwassee Dam's defeat dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Hayesville, their win bumped their record up to 7-4.
Hiwassee Dam came up short against Hayesville in their previous meeting back in March of 2025, falling 12-8. Can the Eagles avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
