After losing to Woodruff the last time they met, Gaffney decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Gaffney Indians had just enough and edged the Woodruff Wolverines out 9-8.
Drew Medley made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk). Medley has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Medley was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in five of his six plate appearances.
In other batting news, Garrett Moss was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with four RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Brady Smith, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances.
Gaffney's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-8. As for Woodruff, they dropped their record down to 0-3 with that defeat, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season.
Gaffney will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Union County at 6:00 p.m. The last four games Gaffney has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Woodruff, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Southside Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Southside Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
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