Hiram won the last time they faced Southeast Whitfield County and things went their way on Friday too. The Hiram Hornets blew past the Southeast Whitfield County Raiders 9-2. The Hornets might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matchups by seven runs or more this season.
Michael Gibson made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, he gave up only one walk, the fewest he's had since back in April of 2024. He was even better at the plate, scoring a run and stealing Three bases. while going 1-for-3. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in April of 2024.
Jayden Gaddis
| 03/07/25 @ Southeast Whitfield County | 12 |
| 02/26/25 vs Paulding County | 8 |
| 04/15/24 vs Pebblebrook | 8 |
| 02/20/24 vs Cedar Grove | 7 |
| 02/19/25 vs Wheeler | 6 |
In other pitching news, Jayden Gaddis tossed a big game, striking out 12 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. Those 12 strikeouts gave him a new career-high.
Back at the plate, Josh Tuggle was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That home run was his first of the season. James Strickland was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
The victory made it two in a row for Hiram and bumps their season record up to 7-4. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Southeast Whitfield County, they dropped their record down to 3-8 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home.
Hiram will have a chance to go back-to-back against Southeast Whitfield County: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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