Cherokee is 0-10 against Greeneville since March of 2021 but things could change on Thursday. The Chiefs will look to defend their home field against the Greene Devils at 5:30 p.m.
Cherokee is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their ninth straight game on Tuesday. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 9-7 heartbreaker at the hands of Grainger.
Greeneville let Claiborne stack six runs on them in the second inning on Tuesday but luckily Greeneville prevailed anyway. The Greene Devils skirted past the Bulldogs 11-10. The win continues a trend for the Greene Devils in their matchups with the Bulldogs: they've now won three in a row.
The team relied heavily on Kyla Jobe, who went 4-for-5 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaley Garland, who went 2-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Greeneville kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are 10-2 when they post 11 or more hits.
Greeneville pushed their record up to 14-13 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 17.0 runs over those games. As for Cherokee, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-14.
Cherokee might still be hurting after the 14-4 loss they got from Greeneville in their previous matchup on Thursday. Will the Chiefs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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