For the second straight game, Anderson County will face off against Cumberland Gap. The Mavericks will head out on the road to face off against the Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Anderson County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
Anderson County took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. They put the hurt on Cumberland Gap with a sharp 19-1 win. The victory continues a trend for the Mavericks in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now won six in a row.
Alex Bond
| 04/14/25 vs Cumberland Gap | 7 |
| 04/03/25 vs Portland | 6 |
| 03/28/25 vs Sevier County | 3 |
| 03/22/25 @ Seymour | 2 |
| 03/12/25 vs DeSoto Central | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
Alex Bond made a splash no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out seven over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Clay Fletcher was a standout: he scored three runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Easton Beaty was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI.
Anderson County was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .567. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Anderson County's win was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 18-7. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.7 runs over those games. As for Cumberland Gap, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-11 record this season.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Anderson County has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .458. However, it's not like Cumberland Gap struggles in that department as they've averaged .452. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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