Dalton typically has all the answers at home, but on Wednesday East Hamilton proved too difficult a challenge. They came out on top against the Catamounts by a score of 6-1. That's more bragging rights for the Hurricanes, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Davis Whitener was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March.
Griffin Phillips
| 03/27/25 @ Silverdale Academy | 2 |
| 03/11/25 @ Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe | 1 |
In other pitching news, Griffin Phillips looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because East Hamilton is 4-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 7-8 otherwise.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Mason Wolcott, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in March. Mayson Cogbill was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
East Hamilton's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-9. As for Dalton, their defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 17-7.
East Hamilton didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 19-2 win against Howard Tech on the 3rd. As for Dalton, they will square off against Cedartown at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
