The home team had won the previous four meetings between Wayne County and Gautier, and Wayne County kept the tradition alive. The War Eagles came out on top in a nail-biter against the Gators on Saturday, sneaking past 9-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the War Eagles have posted since April 9, 2024.
Brayson Graham spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered eight runs (all of which were unearned) on three hits and racked up nine Ks. He has been consistent : he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
Hudsen Mills
| 03/28/25 vs Laurel | 3 |
| 04/12/25 vs Gautier | 2 |
| 04/08/25 vs Gautier | 2 |
| 03/25/25 @ Laurel | 2 |
| 02/25/25 @ Richton | 2 |
| + 5 more games |
At the plate, Hudsen Mills was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. He has become a key player for Wayne County: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 8-10 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Colt Branch, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Wayne County's victory bumped their record up to 14-10. As for Gautier, they dropped their record down to 9-14 with the defeat, which was their fifth straight on the road.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Wayne County will face off against rival East Central at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Gautier is set to square off against their familiar foe Stone at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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