Hayesville came tearing into Tuesday's contest with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6.2 runs) and they left with even more momentum. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Cherokee Braves a 19-0 shutout. Hayesville might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won three matches by eight runs or more this season.
The team relied heavily on Peyton McGaha, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Chance Hughes was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Hayesville pushed their record up to 7-2 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Cherokee, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-9.
Hayesville will head out on the road to challenge Swain County at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Swain County is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season. As for Cherokee, they will be playing at home against Hayesville at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Hayesville is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season.
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