Calhoun Academy owes their pitching crew a big pat on the back after their performance on Monday. They walked away with a 5-0 win over the Jefferson Davis Academy Raiders. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Calhoun Academy.
Colt Layton was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Layton was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
Layton wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Chase Strickland, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Calhoun Academy is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which lines up perfectly with their 12-4 record this season. As for Jefferson Davis Academy, their loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 7-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Calhoun Academy will take on Lee Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Jefferson Davis Academy, they will head out on the road to square off against Whale Branch at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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