Wagener-Salley hadn't done well against Calhoun County recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Wagener-Salley War Eagles walked away with a 16-11 win over the Calhoun County Saints. The War Eagles' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Channing Smith and Gavin Starnes were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Smith tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Starnes struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and eight unearned) runs off four hits. That's the fewest hits Smith has allowed since back in March of 2024. At bat, Smith scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances, while Starnes scored four runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. That's the most runs Smith has posted since back in March of 2024.
Hayden Jordan
| 03/11/25 vs Calhoun County | 3 |
| 04/22/24 vs Ridge Spring-Monetta | 2 |
| 04/25/24 @ Ridge Spring-Monetta | 1 |
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In other batting news, Hayden Jordan was incredible, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with three RBI, one stolen base, and one double. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in hits (three). Another player making a difference was Bobby Jackson, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Wagener-Salley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .524. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The victory got Wagener-Salley back to even at 2-2. As for Calhoun County, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Coming up, Wagener-Salley will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Palmetto Christian Academy at 6:30 p.m. As for Calhoun County, they are taking a road trip to face off against Lake Marion at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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