Stanhope Elmore's game on Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They blew past the Calera Eagles 13-3. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Mustangs' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Bryson Wright tossed a big game, pitching six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. He also tossed four walks, marking his first of the season.

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At the plate, Stanhope Elmore let Braydon Smith and Jordan Jones run wild. Smith went 2-for-3 with four RBI, one triple, and one run, while Jones went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those four RBI gave Smith a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Hayden Anderson, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Stanhope Elmore's win bumped their record up to 13-11. As for Calera, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 7-14.
Coming up, Stanhope Elmore will square off against Hueytown at 11:30 a.m. on Friday. Hueytown will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Stanhope Elmore surely won't give up without a fight. As for Calera, they will host Smiths Station at 11:30 a.m. on Friday.
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