For the second straight game, Hiwassee Dam will face off against Andrews. The Eagles will challenge the Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Hiwassee Dam's pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so Andrews' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Hiwassee Dam headed into their last contest having not scored more than two runs for three straight, but Andrews let them put that streak behind them. The Eagles never let the Wildcats get on the board and left with a 15-0 victory on Tuesday. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Eagles' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Olivia McNabb made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, firing off two home runs, four runs, and two stolen bases while going 3-for-3. That's the most home runs she has posted since back in April of 2024.
Brinkley Payne4
| 04/29/25 vs Andrews | 4 |
| 03/18/25 @ Hayesville | 3 |
| 03/11/25 @ Swain County | 2 |
| 04/21/25 vs Copper Basin | 1 |
| 04/01/25 vs Cherokee | 1 |
In other batting news, Sky Taylor and Brinkley Payne4 did most of the damage at the plate: Taylor went 1-for-2 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI, while Payne4 went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and one run. Those four RBI gave Payne4 a new career-high. Olivia Williams was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Hiwassee Dam lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Hiwassee Dam now has a winning record of 8-7. As for Andrews, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-10.
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