Calhoun Academy extended their postseason success on Wednesday against Patrick Henry Academy. Everything went their way against the Patrick Henry Academy Patriots as they made off with a 12-2 victory. Considering Calhoun Academy has won ten games by more than seven runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Connor Hayes made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Hayes has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Hayes was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Calhoun Academy let Turner Hood and Jospeh Lyons loose on the outfield. Hood went 2-for-2 with a double and an RBI, while Lyons scored a run while going 1-for-3. Colt Layton was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
On Patrick Henry Academy's side, Hugh Fairey was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Calhoun Academy pushed their record up to 19-8 with that win, which was their sixth straight at home. As for Patrick Henry Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 16-3.
Calhoun Academy will have a chance to go back-to-back against Patrick Henry Academy: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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