Southern Wayne's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Smithfield-Selma Spartans with a sharp 13-6 victory. The Saints' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Hayden Waller was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. Those eight strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. He also put up a triple, which was his first of the season.
Kaeden Hinson
| 03/25/25 @ Smithfield-Selma | 3 |
| 03/04/25 vs Greene Central | 2 |
| 05/02/24 vs C.B. Aycock | 2 |
| 04/30/24 @ C.B. Aycock | 2 |
| 04/19/24 vs Smithfield-Selma | 2 |
In other batting news, Southern Wayne let Kaeden Hinson and Austin Watson run wild. Hinson went 1-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI, while Watson scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Those three runs gave Hinson a new career-high. Mason McKee was another key player, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Southern Wayne's win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-7. As for Smithfield-Selma, they are on a 27-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-11.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Southern Wayne is set to face off against their familiar foe Fike at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Smithfield-Selma will take on rival C.B. Aycock at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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