After six games on the road, John Battle is heading back home. They will take on the Elizabethton Fighting Cyclones at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. John Battle knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past five games -- so hopefully Elizabethton likes a good challenge.
Last Tuesday, John Battle was able to grind out a solid win over Ridgeview, taking the game 12-7.
Taylor Childress spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and six unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, John Battle let Parker Elton and Madison Bowery loose on the outfield. Elton went 3-for-5 with four RBI, a run, and a double, while Bowery scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Raniah Gaitor, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Elizabethton stacked a ninth blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 9-1 margin over Sullivan East.
Lela Byrd made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out 11 batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits. Byrd was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Sadie Williams was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Mckenna Blackwell was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
John Battle's victory bumped their record up to 6-2-1. As for Elizabethton, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 11 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 14-5 record this season.
John Battle came up short against Elizabethton when the teams last played back in April of 2023, falling 7-3. Will John Battle have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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