Austin-East unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They lost 19-7 to the Pigeon Forge Tigers on Tuesday. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it 14 in a row.
Ariyonna Douglas spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered eight earned (and 11 unearned) runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, Montasia Arnold was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing Five bases. while getting on base in four of her eight plate appearances.
Austin-East didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 19-1 defeat against Jellico on the 6th. As for Pigeon Forge, they will welcome Austin-East at 6:00 p.m. on March 11th.
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