Hayesville extended their losing streak to ten on Friday, dropping their season record down to 1-11 in the process. They came up short against the Robbinsville Black Knights, falling 15-3. If the Yellowjackets were looking for revenge after losing 10-0 to the Black Knights when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Hayesville saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brianna Patterson, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double. That double marked the first that Patterson has hit this season.
As for Robbinsville, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-3 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.4 runs over those games.
On Robbinsville's side, Naomi Taylor made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. Taylor has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Lexie Williams was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Anna Williams, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Robbinsville beat Hayesville by a score of 12-1 later that day.
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