Hayesville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They lost 16-0 to the Murphy Bulldogs. While getting shut out isn't ideal, Hayesville has not been shut out since back in March.
Hayesville saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Callie Long, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base.
On Murphy's side, Paisley Johnson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Johnson has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Johnson was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Murphy got a massive performance out of Sania Wilson, who fired off two home runs and four RBI while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Julia Dockery, who went 3-for-4 with three doubles and four RBI.
Hayesville's defeat dropped their record down to 1-10. As for Murphy, the victory (which was their 11th in a row) raised their record to 11-1.
Hayesville will be playing at home against Robbinsville at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Robbinsville will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Hayesville surely won't give up without a fight. As for Murphy, they will head out on the road to take on Swain County at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Murphy is looking to tack on another W to their 13-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
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