Baseball Recap: Make It Eight in a Row for Smith County

Owls

Previous Games

03/22/25 @ Pope John Paul II	10-7
03/21/25 vs Cannon County	5-4
03/18/25 @ York Institute	5-2
03/17/25 vs York Institute	10-6
03/14/25 vs Gordonsville	11-2
+ 3 more games

Smith County put another one in the bag on Saturday to keep their perfect season alive. They came out on top against the Pope John Paul II Knights by a score of 10-7. That's more bragging rights for the Owls, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Wyatt Claywell made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. What's more, he posted two strikeouts, the most he's had since back in May of 2024. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. That triple marked the first that he hit this season.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Bennett Gammon, who went 4-for-5 with four RBI, two doubles, and one run. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Walker Hackett was another key player, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.

Smith County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in four consecutive contests.

Smith County pushed their record up to 8-0 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs over those games. As for Pope John Paul II, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-9 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Smith County will take on Jackson County at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Pope John Paul II, they will challenge Christ Presbyterian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.