For the second straight game, Andrews will face off against Hiwassee Dam. The Wildcats will be playing at home against the Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Andrews has given up an average of 14.5 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Andrews fell victim to Hiwassee Dam and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 15-0 to the Eagles. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, the Wildcats' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
For Hiwassee Dam's part, Olivia McNabb was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). McNabb has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs, four runs, and two stolen bases while going 3-for-3. That's the most home runs she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Hiwassee Dam let Sky Taylor and Brinkley Payne4 run wild. Taylor went 1-for-2 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI, while Payne4 went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and one run. Those four RBI gave Payne4 a new career-high. Olivia Williams was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Hiwassee Dam always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .571. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Andrews' defeat dropped their record down to 1-10. As for Hiwassee Dam, they now have a winning record of 8-7.
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