Wildcats
| 04/04/25 vs Greenback | 11 |
| 04/03/25 @ Meigs County | 7 |
| 04/02/25 vs Meigs County | 4 |
| 03/27/25 vs Tyner Academy | 18 |
| 03/21/25 vs Copper Basin | 17 |
| + 7 more games |
The Polk County Wildcats will square off against the Sequoyah Chiefs at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Polk County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
Polk County took a loss when they played away from home on Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over Greenback. Polk County's win was all the more impressive since the Cherokees were averaging only 3.64 runs allowed on the season.
Justin Green made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Green was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tucker Lanning, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2. That stolen base marked the first that he snagged this season. Zanten Branham was another key player, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Polk County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .536. They are 3-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Meanwhile, Sequoyah fell victim to Loudon and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 10-0 to the Redskins, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The Chiefs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Polk County's victory bumped their record up to 4-8. As for Sequoyah, their loss dropped their record down to 7-13.
Polk County couldn't quite get it done against Sequoyah when the teams last played back in March as they fell 3-0. Will the Wildcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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