Calhoun Falls Charter hasn't had much luck against Whitmire recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Blue Flashes will host the Wolverines at 6:00 p.m. Calhoun Falls Charter has given up an average of 20.3 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Calhoun Falls Charter is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their ninth straight game dating back to last season on Tuesday. They came up short against Whitmire, falling 23-0.
For Whitmire's part, Elijah Alexander made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, Alexander posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Whitmire let Crue Keller and Brian Steele run wild. Keller scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances, while Steele scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Steele is becoming a predictor of Whitmire's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 1-8 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Jaden Clark, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Whitmire was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .667. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Whitmire's loss dropped their record down to 7-9. As for Calhoun Falls Charter, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-7.
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