McMinn Central has not done well against Sweetwater recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The McMinn Central Chargers came out on top against the Sweetwater Wildcats by a score of 6-1 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). That result was just more of the same for these two, as McMinn Central also won the last time the pair played two weeks ago.
Lauren Peterson made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up just one earned run off seven hits (she also only allowed one walk). Peterson has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Peterson was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lily Graves, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Kara Duckett was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
McMinn Central's victory ended a 12-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 5-6. As for Sweetwater, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. McMinn Central will take on Loudon at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Sweetwater, they will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Meigs County at 6:00 p.m. Meigs County will roll in looking for their 13th straight win, something Sweetwater surely won't give up without a fight.
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