If Gatlinburg-Pittman was riding high fresh off their 16-0 takedown of Pigeon Forge on Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Highlanders fell just short of the PikeView Panthers by a score of 6-4 on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Highlanders have suffered since May 2, 2024.
Bailey Norris spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 14 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Alexis Stooksbury and Ashlynn Kunkle did some serious damage despite the final result: Stooksbury got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, while Kunkle earned two runs and four stolen bases.
Gatlinburg-Pittman dropped their record down to 7-9 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home. As for PikeView, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 11-12 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Gatlinburg-Pittman will take on Sevier County at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Smoky Bears will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something the Highlanders surely won't give up without a fight. As for PikeView, they will head out on the road to take on Princeton at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Tigers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.22 runs per game on average), something the Panthers will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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