Tennessee is still undefeated this season after their matchup against Lebanon on Tuesday, but Lebanon came as close as anyone has to beating them. The Tennessee Vikings narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Lebanon Pioneers 6-4. That's more bragging rights for Tennessee, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Carly Compton made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 11 over six innings pitched. Compton has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Compton was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a home run.
In other batting news, Tennessee let Abigail Haga and Addie Wilhoit loose on the outfield. Haga went 3-for-4 with a home run and a double, while Wilhoit went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Macie Strouth was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
Tennessee's win was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-0. As for Lebanon, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1-1.
Tennessee will head out on the road to face off against Elizabethton at 5:30 a.m. on Thursday. As for Lebanon, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Chilhowie at 6:30 p.m.
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