Claiborne is 2-8 against Greeneville since March of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. Claiborne will challenge Greeneville at 5:30 p.m. Claiborne will be strutting in after a victory while Greeneville will be coming in after a loss.
Last Thursday, Claiborne earned a 6-1 win over Hancock County. The Bulldogs haven't had any issues with the Indians recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Marley Sweet spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Claiborne let Brinkley Hollin and Kinley Mullins run wild. Hollin went 2-for-4 with one home run and one double, while Mullins scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. That's the most runs Mullins has posted since back in May of 2024. Jaylen Pressnell also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Meanwhile, Greeneville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of David Crockett.
Adaley Lamons made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI.
Greeneville's loss dropped their record down to 7-9. As for Claiborne, their win bumped their record up to 6-3.
Claiborne suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Greeneville when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Can Claiborne avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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