After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Wagener-Salley brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They had just enough and edged out the Horse Creek Academy Stallions 19-18 on Friday. The win was some much needed relief for the War Eagles as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Channing Smith
| 03/21/25 vs Horse Creek Academy | 8 |
| 03/14/25 @ Calhoun County | 6 |
| 03/11/25 vs Calhoun County | 4 |
| 03/04/25 @ Horse Creek Academy | 5 |
| 02/25/25 vs Swansea | 1 |
| + 6 more games |
Channing Smith and Gavin Starnes made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Smith struck out eight batters over 4.1 innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Starnes didn't allow a single earned run over 4.2 innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts Smith has posted since back in March of 2024. At the plate, Smith scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in six of his seven plate appearances, while Starnes scored a run while going 2-for-6.
In other batting news, Robert Harrison was a standout: he scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Hayden Jordan, who went 2-for-6 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
Wagener-Salley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Wagener-Salley's victory bumped their record up to 3-6. As for Horse Creek Academy, their loss was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 5-5.
Looking ahead, Wagener-Salley will welcome North at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Horse Creek Academy, they will head out on the road to take on Andrew Jackson Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Andrew Jackson Academy has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.25 runs per game on average), something Horse Creek Academy will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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