Cherokee Bluff had already won five in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.8 runs), and they went ahead and made it six on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 victory over the Jefferson Dragons. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bears have posted since September 12, 2023.
Jaycee Archer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kaitlyn Benitez, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Cherokee Bluff is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten games, which provided a nice bump to their 14-5 record this season. As for Jefferson, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-9.
Cherokee Bluff will head out to square off against Monroe Area at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Cherokee Bluff is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road. As for Jefferson, they will take on Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Jefferson is facing Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy at the right time seeing as Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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