Wagener-Salley had lost three straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 6-9 to make it four. They came up short against the Barnwell Warhorses, falling 11-1. Having soared to a lofty 19 runs in the game before, the War Eagles couldn't push the score so high this time.
Kylee Hooker spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and seven unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Makenley Walling made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one double.
As for Barnwell, they are on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 13 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-3 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.2 runs on average over those games.
On Barnwell's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Laney Grubbs gave up only one earned run on three hits and racked up 13 Ks.
On the hitting side, Kendall O'Berry and Tiera Arnold did most of the damage at the plate: O'Berry went 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI, while Arnold went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That's the most hits Arnold has posted since back in May of 2024.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wagener-Salley will welcome Williston-Elko at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Blue Devils have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.13 runs per game on average), something the War Eagles will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Barnwell, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Branchville at 6:30 p.m.
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