Austin-East is 0-9 against Gatlinburg-Pittman since March of 2015 but things could change on Thursday. The Roadrunners will host the Highlanders at 6:00 p.m. Austin-East has given up an average of 17.5 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Austin-East is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 19th straight game dating back to last season on Monday. They came up short against Eagleton College & Career Academy, falling 15-0.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Gatlinburg-Pittman, who bounced back after a loss on the road two weeks ago. They put the hurt on Cosby with a sharp 15-4 win on Monday. Considering the Highlanders have won four games by more than seven runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Bailey Norris made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than one walk any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Gatlinburg-Pittman got a massive performance out of Alexis Stooksbury, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Hailey Watson was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
Gatlinburg-Pittman moved to 5-3 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for Austin-East, their loss dropped their record down to 0-6.
Austin-East suffered a grim 17-1 defeat to Gatlinburg-Pittman in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Will the Roadrunners have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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