For the second straight game, Gray Collegiate Academy will face off against South Aiken. The War Eagles will square off against the Thoroughbreds at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Gray Collegiate Academy has seven straight wins, South Aiken has five straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
Gray Collegiate Academy is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They put the hurt on South Aiken with a sharp 13-3 victory on Monday. The War Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five games by six runs or more this season.
MJ Hornsby was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2025.
In other pitching news, Quinn Williams looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one hit any time he's pitched this season.
Back at the plate, Brogan Sox was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs and two RBI. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Maddox Ashley, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI and one run.
Gray Collegiate Academy hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least four batters in three consecutive contests.
South Aiken's loss dropped their record down to 5-9. As for Gray Collegiate Academy, their record is now 10-3.
South Aiken's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Gray Collegiate Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .440. It's a different story for South Aiken, though, as they've only averaged .354. Will they be able to contain Gray Collegiate Academy's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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