
Yellowjackets
03/11/25 vs Oliver Springs | 14 |
03/27/25 vs Midway | 12 |
04/08/25 vs McMinn Central | 10 |
03/28/25 @ Harriman | 10 |
04/04/25 @ Alcoa | 8 |
Roane County lost a heartbreaker the last time they played McMinn Central, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Tuesday's matchup. The Yellowjackets put the hurt on the Chargers with a sharp 12-2 win on Tuesday. Considering the Yellowjackets have won seven games by more than seven runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
James Lane made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Those three runs gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Isaiah Harrill looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Tyson McAmis was incredible, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Blake Herrell, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI and one double.
Roane County pushed their record up to 14-4-1 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.6 runs on average over those games. As for McMinn Central, their loss dropped their record down to 12-9.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: the Chargers beat Roane County by a score of 1-0 on Wednesday.
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