The Loudon Redskins will head out to challenge the Bearden Bulldogs at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Loudon has given up an average of 7 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Loudon and Roane County meet (three straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Friday. Loudon took an 11-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of Roane County.
Caden Ridings and Jayden Capshaw stepped up to the plate in a big way. Ridings scored a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances, while Capshaw scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Bryer Oody also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Meanwhile, Bearden hadn't done well against McCallie recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Bearden never let McCallie get on the board and left with a 6-0 win. The victory was just business as usual for the Bulldogs, who after three games remain undefeated this season.
Bearden's win bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Loudon, the loss was their first at home , dropping their record down to 2-2.
Loudon suffered a grim 12-3 defeat to Bearden when the teams last played two weeks ago. Can Loudon avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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