ROME- The Shorter Hawks (13-34, 7-19 CC) will look to close out the 2026 campaign on a high note as they travel to Bristol, Tennessee, to face the King Tornado (26-24,12-12 CC) for a Saturday doubleheader series.
SERIES INFORMATION
Shorter Hawks (13-34, 7-19 CC) vs. King Tornado (26-24, 12-12 CC)
Date: Saturday, April 18, 1:00 PM/3:00 PM
Location: Bristol, Tennessee (King Softball Field)
Watch:
CC Digital Network
Live Stats:
Sidearm
NOTES
- The Hawks are looking to end their season on a high note with a series win after dropping both games in their home finale to Southern Wesleyan on Wednesday.
- Shorter has found great production from Madison Bishop in the circle, as she gave up just two runs and struck out five in game one on Wednesday.
- Rylee Gattis has been the focal point for the Shorter offense, hitting an efficient .370 with 51 hits and 16 RBI.
SCOUTING THE TORNADO
- King has had a solid 2026 season, going 26-24 overall.
- The Tornado will face off against Lees-McRae on Friday for a doubleheader series before hosting the Hawks.
- King is currently third in the Northwest Division, hoping to climb up the standings with a win.
SERIES INFORMATION
- Shorter is 2-0 all-time against King, having last faced off in 2014 when the Hawks pulled away with an 11-3 win.
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