LaVergne extended their losing streak to 13 on Friday, dropping their season record down to 10-17 in the process. They lost 14-4 to the Cookeville Cavaliers. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Cavaliers this season, with their most recent defeat being a 11-0 loss back in April.
As for Cookeville, they have been performing well recently as they've won 11 of their last 14 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-8 record this season. Considering they have won nine games by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
For Cookeville's part, Jackson Roberts made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Roberts has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one run. What's more, he posted two hits, the most he's had over his last 12 matchups.
In other batting news, Cookeville let Evan Allen and KJ Anderson run wild. Allen got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one double, while Anderson went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. That's the most RBI Anderson has posted over his last 11 contests. Another player making a difference was Ty Harrison, who went 3-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
LaVergne does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Cookeville, they wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 6-4 win against Lebanon on the 4th.
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