The McMinn County Cherokees will face off against the Cleveland Blue Raiders at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. McMinn County is coming into the contest hot, having won their last seven games.
While McMinn County's win against Rhea County wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Cherokees sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-1 victory over the Golden Eagles on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 18 runs the game before, Cleveland was a bit more limited in their game on Monday. They came up short against Boyd-Buchanan, falling 10-1.
Cleveland saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Caden Tippens, who went 3-for-4 with one double. That double was Tippens' first of the season.
McMinn County's win bumped their record up to 10-1. As for Cleveland, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-5.
McMinn County couldn't quite get it done against Cleveland in their previous matchup back in April of 2025 as they fell 9-4. Will the Cherokees 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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