McMinn Central is 0-10 against Tellico Plains since April of 2019 but things could change on Monday. McMinn Central will look to defend their home field against Tellico Plains at 5:30 p.m. McMinn Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
McMinn Central will roll into the game after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up one run on Thursday, then bounced right back against Loudon on Friday. McMinn Central was the clear victor by a 13-6 margin over Loudon. The game was the first time the Chargers have beaten the Redskins on their field since April 29, 2022.
Riley Thompson
| 03/28/25 @ Loudon | 5 |
| 03/17/25 vs Copper Basin | 3 |
| 03/04/25 vs Loudon | 3 |
| 03/12/24 @ Oak Ridge | 3 |
| 03/13/25 @ Polk County | 2 |
Riley Thompson was incredible, going a perfect 5-for-5 with five RBI, one triple, and one run. Those five hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jayme Tiberio, who scored three runs while going 4-for-5.
McMinn Central was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Meanwhile, Tellico Plains was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-5 heartbreaker at the hands of Murphy.
Addison Joines was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. That home run marked the first that she launched this season.
Tellico Plains' loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for McMinn Central, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
McMinn Central couldn't quite get it done against Tellico Plains when the teams last played back in April of 2024 as they fell 7-3. Can McMinn Central avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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