Alcoa is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Pigeon Forge is on a six-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Tornadoes will host the Tigers at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Alcoa 3.5, Pigeon Forge 2.9) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Alcoa took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against Heritage, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Tornadoes won by a run and slipped past the Mountaineers 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Tornadoes have posted since May 10, 2025.
Parker Davis
| 04/14/26 vs Heritage | 8 |
| 04/07/26 @ Loudon | 10 |
| 04/02/26 vs Findlay | 7 |
| 03/23/26 vs South-Doyle | 6 |
| 03/10/26 vs Lenoir City | 8 |
| 03/03/26 @ Maryville | 8 |
Parker Davis spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four runs (all of which were unearned) on three hits and racked up eight Ks. He has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Alcoa let Miles Watson and Shawn Collins run wild. Watson went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run, while Collins went 1-for-2 with one home run. Brodie King was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs.
Meanwhile, Pigeon Forge was able to grind out a solid win over Eagleton College & Career Academy on Tuesday, taking the game 4-1.
Pigeon Forge's victory bumped their record up to 19-2. As for Alcoa, their win bumped their record up to 10-7.
Alcoa skirted past Pigeon Forge 3-2 in their previous matchup back in May of 2025. Do the Tornadoes have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Tigers turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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