Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Gray Collegiate Academy). They put the hurt on the South Aiken Thoroughbreds with a sharp 13-3 victory on Monday. The result was nothing new for the War Eagles, who have now won three games by six runs or more so far this season.
Hayden Collum looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, JP Sweatt was a standout: he scored three runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Cole Adams also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
War Eagles
| 03/24/25 vs South Aiken | 12 |
| 03/21/25 vs Aiken | 8 |
| 03/19/25 @ Aiken | 6 |
| 03/17/25 vs North Augusta | 5 |
| 03/14/25 @ North Augusta | 4 |
| + 7 more games |
Gray Collegiate Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in May of 2024.
Gray Collegiate Academy pushed their record up to 6-4 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for South Aiken, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7.
Coming up, South Aiken is taking a road trip to square off against Saluda at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Gray Collegiate Academy will be paying especially close attention to South Aiken's match: after South Aiken faces off against Saluda, they'll take on Gray Collegiate Academy again at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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