Whale Branch's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Hardeeville Canes with a sharp 16-1 victory. That 15 run margin sets a new team best for the Warriors this season.
Hezekiah Morrall was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Those seven strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.

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In other batting news, Whale Branch got a massive performance out of Franklin Lawton, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, two RBI, and one double. Those three hits gave Lawton a new career-high. Freddie Lawton was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double.
Whale Branch's win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-14. As for Hardeeville, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-7.
As of now, neither Whale Branch nor the Canes have any future games scheduled.
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