Eagles
| 04/09/25 vs Johnson County | 9-1 |
| 04/09/25 vs Johnson County | 16-1 |
| 04/01/25 @ Grundy | 12-0 |
| 04/01/25 @ Grundy | 10-0 |
| 03/29/25 vs Unaka | 8-2 |
| + 2 more games |
Rye Cove waltzed into their contest on Wednesday with six straight wins... but they left with seven. They blew past the Johnson County Longhorns 9-1. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 16-1 on Wednesday.
Kenzie Hood was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, Harlee Cress was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. She also put up a double, which was her first of the season. Sara Byrd was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-1.
Rye Cove's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-1. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.8 runs on average over those games. As for Johnson County, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-13.
Coming up, Rye Cove will face off against Thomas Walker at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. This will be the Eagles' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Johnson County, they will be playing at home against Chuckey-Doak at 5:00 a.m. on Thursday.
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