There's no place like home for Callaway, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They came out on top against the Handley Tigers by a score of 7-4 on Monday. The win continues a trend for the Cavaliers in their matchups with the Tigers: they've now won four in a row.
Blake Harrington
| 02/21/25 @ Troup County | 5 |
| 02/17/25 vs Pepperell | 3 |
| 03/11/25 vs Pike County | 2 |
| 02/26/25 @ Whitewater | 2 |
| 03/17/25 vs Handley | 1 |
| + 1 more games |
Blake Harrington made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. He has become a key player for Callaway: the team is 3-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 4-5 otherwise. Harrington was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one triple.
In other pitching news, Jackson Butts looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in February of 2024.
Back at the plate, Wesley Williams and Luke Taylor did most of the damage at the plate: Williams scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2, while Taylor scored a run while going 1-for-2. Cass Fuller was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Callaway hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Handley struck out ten times.
Callaway pushed their record up to 7-6 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.8 runs over those games. As for Handley, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 9-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Callaway will venture away from home to challenge Handley on Wednesday. As for Handley, they will head out on the road to face off against Anniston at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Handley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
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