Cherokee hasn't had much luck against Swain County recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Braves will be playing at home against the Maroon Devils at 4:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Friday just wasn't the day for Cherokee's offense. They came up short against Hayesville on Friday, falling 7-0.
The result came thanks to Thomas Soap's shutout, as he gave up just two hits and racked up 11 Ks.
At the plate, Player #23 was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs, one double, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Colin 'Dragon' Lossie, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.
Meanwhile, Swain County lost 16-1 to Hayesville on Tuesday. The Maroon Devils haven't had much luck with the Yellowjackets recently, as the team has come up short the last seven times they've met.
Ayden Smiley made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with one home run.
Swain County's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Cherokee, their loss dropped their record down to 1-6.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Cherokee has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .455. However, it's not like Swain County struggles in that department as they've averaged .433. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Cherokee suffered a grim 18-1 defeat to Swain County in their previous meeting on March 6th. Will the Braves 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 baseball content.
