
Chiefs
03/31/25 @ Bishop Eustace Prep | 15 |
04/24/25 @ Eastern | 14 |
04/17/25 @ Hammonton | 7 |
04/10/25 vs Shawnee | 6 |
Cherokee barely beat Eastern the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Chiefs never let the Vikings get on the board and left with a 14-0 victory on Thursday. The Chiefs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four games by six runs or more this season.
The result came thanks to Cali Taylor's shutout, as she gave up just two hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Kasey McNee was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Mollee Jacobus, who went 4-for-5 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
Cherokee always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .595. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Cherokee pushed their record up to 6-2 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games. As for Eastern, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cherokee will host Kingsway at 12:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Eastern, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Moorestown at 10:00 a.m.
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