McMinn Central won the last time they faced Polk County and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Chargers put the hurt on the Wildcats with a sharp 7-1 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Chargers.
Devon Paxton made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up a single earned run in seven consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Paxton wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Garrett Wilcox, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two RBI. That's the most RBI Wilcox has posted since back in March. Ayden Plemons was another, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Chargers
| 04/22/25 vs Polk County | 7-1 |
| 04/17/25 vs Lenoir City | 11-10 |
| 04/15/25 vs Meigs County | 8-2 |
| 04/09/25 vs Roane County | 1-0 |
| 04/05/25 vs Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences | 11-1 |
McMinn Central's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 20-11. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.6 runs over those games. As for Polk County, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-13 record this season.
McMinn Central will head out to challenge East Hamilton at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Hurricanes will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Chargers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Polk County, they will host South Pittsburg on Thursday.
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