There's no place like home for Ware Shoals, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Wednesday. They blew past the Thornwell Saints 14-1 on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Hornets, who have now won six games by 12 runs or more so far this season.
Brennan Goode made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out seven over four innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in March. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Ware Shoals got a massive performance out of Ethan Carillo, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Carillo also put up a double, which was his first of the season. JP Medlin was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Ware Shoals always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .529. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Thornwell only posted an OBP of .222.
Hornets
| 04/04/25 vs Thornwell | 14-1 |
| 03/21/25 vs Abbeville | 10-8 |
| 03/14/25 vs Calhoun Falls Charter | 20-0 |
| 03/12/25 vs Emerald | 11-8 |
| 03/06/25 vs Brashier Middle College Charter | 16-1 |
| + 4 more games |
Ware Shoals pushed their record up to 11-3 with the win, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.9 runs on average over those games. As for Thornwell, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ware Shoals will head out to take on Dixie at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Dixie will roll in looking for their 12th straight win, something Ware Shoals surely won't give up without a fight. As for Thornwell, they will venture away from home to face off against McCormick at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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