Cherokee is 0-10 against Hayesville since May of 2021 but things could change on Tuesday. The Braves will challenge the Yellowjackets at 4:30 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Cherokee will bounce into Tuesday's game after beating Hiwassee Dam, who they had gone 2-7 against in their nine prior meetings. The Braves blew past the Eagles 29-20 on Friday. The Braves' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, while Hayesville put up some runs on Friday, the same can't be said for Robbinsville. The Yellowjackets were the clear victors by a 10-0 margin over the Black Knights. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Yellowjackets.
Jackson Sellers was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles. That's the most doubles he has posted since back in April of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Ben Bethel, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
Hayesville always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .615. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive matchups.
Cherokee's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Hayesville, their record is now 2-4.
Cherokee might still be hurting after the 12-0 defeat they got from Hayesville when the teams last played back in April of 2025. Can the Braves avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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