Royals
| 03/27/25 vs Gatlinburg-Pittman | 16 |
| 04/14/25 vs Pigeon Forge | 15 |
| 04/07/25 @ Austin-East | 15 |
| 03/18/25 @ Pigeon Forge | 15 |
| 04/08/25 @ Oneida | 13 |
Eagleton College & Career Academy came out on top against Gatlinburg-Pittman on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run fifth inning. The Royals put the hurt on the Highlanders with a sharp 11-0 victory. The result was nothing new for the Royals, who have now won ten games by eight runs or more so far this season.
Kyla Long was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Long was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Sara Wilson and Graci Fenstemaker did most of the damage at the plate: Wilson went 2-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI, while Fenstemaker went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and one RBI. That's the most hits Fenstemaker has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Karli Brabson, who went 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Eagleton College & Career Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .548. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Gatlinburg-Pittman only posted an OBP of .333.
The win made it two in a row for Eagleton College & Career Academy and bumps their season record up to 15-11-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games. As for Gatlinburg-Pittman, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-7 record this season.
Eagleton College & Career Academy will venture away from home to face off against Sevier County at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Royals' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Smoky Bears have averaged an impressive 7 runs per game this season. As for Gatlinburg-Pittman, they are taking a road trip to take on Alcoa at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Tornadoes' pitching crew has only allowed 2.3 runs per game this season, so the Highlanders' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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