Sycamore was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took an 8-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Cheatham County Central Cubs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Sycamore of the 6-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Gaibriella Allen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and six unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Alyrae Greene made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
On Cheatham County Central's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Riley Knox gave up just two earned (and two unearned) runs on nine hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Gracie Belle Weakley, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Macie Harter was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Sycamore's defeat dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Cheatham County Central, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-5.
Sycamore will head out on the road to square off against Cheatham County Central at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Cheatham County Central, they will be playing at home against Hickman County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Cheatham County Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.
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