McMinn County extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 7-15 in the process. They came up short against the Sequoyah Chiefs, falling 14-4. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Chiefs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 8-1 back in March.
Arlea Jones made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI.
As for Sequoyah, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 12-6. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Sequoyah's side, Kaliegh Atchley made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Atchley has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up a single earned run in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
In other pitching news, Kaisen Cansler looked comfortable as she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Sequoyah got a massive performance out of Megan Ladd, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave Ladd a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Shae Alhstrom, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, two doubles, and one run.
Looking ahead, McMinn County will square off against Walker Valley at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Mustangs' pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so the Cherokees' hitters will have their work cut out for them. Sequoyah does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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