In what's become a running theme this season, Cherokee County gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Kate Duncan Smith DAR Patriots a 14-0 shutout. The win made it back-to-back victories for Cherokee County.
Jeb Crane made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Crane was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Cherokee County let Jace Turner and Luke Young loose on the outfield. Turner scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Young scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Cooper Rodgers, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Cherokee County's win bumped their record up to 17-10. As for Kate Duncan Smith DAR, they are on a 16-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-19.
Cherokee County will head out on the road to challenge Piedmont at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Cherokee County is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season. As for Kate Duncan Smith DAR, they will head out on the road to face off against Appalachian at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Appalachian will roll in looking for their 14th straight victory, something Kate Duncan Smith DAR surely won't give up without a fight.
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