The McMinn County Cherokees will square off against the Cleveland Blue Raiders at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. McMinn County has given up an average of 8.8 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Monday just wasn't the day for McMinn County's offense. They lost 12-0 to Ooltewah on Monday. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, the Cherokees' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Cleveland came out on top against Boyd-Buchanan on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run third inning. The Blue Raiders were the clear victors by a 9-2 margin over the Buccaneers. The win continues a trend for the Blue Raiders in their matchups with the Buccaneers: they've now won four in a row.
Klaire Hall made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Hall was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brylee Cisco, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Landri Nelson, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Cleveland kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are 6-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Cleveland's victory bumped their record up to 14-12. As for McMinn County, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-13 record this season.
McMinn County came up short against Cleveland in their previous meeting on April 1st, falling 5-0. Will the Cherokees have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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