Booneville Dominates Calhoun City in Commanding Win
Booneville, MS – March 3, 2025 – The Booneville Blue Devils put on an offensive showcase at Harold T. White Field, cruising to a 15-1 victory over the Calhoun City Wildcats in a four-inning contest. Booneville’s bats came alive early, scoring in each of the first three innings, while their pitching and defense stifled Calhoun City’s offense.
Game 1
Game 1
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | R | H | E |
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0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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2 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 8 | 2 |
Game Summary:
The Blue Devils wasted no time taking control, plating two runs in the first inning, followed by a five-run second and a dominant eight-run third to put the game out of reach. Booneville's speed on the basepaths and clutch hitting proved too much for the Wildcats, who managed just one run on two hits.
On the mound, Booneville's pitching was stellar, holding Calhoun City scoreless after the second inning and allowing just two hits while striking out seven batters.
Booneville's Offensive Leaders:
- Porter Tapp (CF) – 1-for-1, double, two runs, one RBI, two stolen bases
- Colin Flurry (1B) – 1-for-1, double, three runs, one RBI, three stolen bases
- Clark Janzen (P) – 2-for-3, double, three RBIs
- Jack Sandlin (2B) – 1-for-2, one RBI, one run, three stolen bases
- Kylin Leslie (RF) – 2-for-2, double, two RBIs, two runs, two stolen bases
- Cade Lott (LF) – 1-for-2, one RBI, two runs, one stolen base
- Easton Field (SS) – 0-for-2, one RBI, two runs, two stolen bases
Booneville finished with 15 runs on eight hits, drawing five walks and stealing 15 bases in a dominant offensive performance.
Calhoun City's Offensive Leaders:
- Hank Ruth (C) – 1-for-1, double, one run
- Tyran Shaw (LF) – 1-for-1, single
The Wildcats struggled at the plate, managing just two hits and striking out seven times against Booneville's pitching.
Pitching Performances:
Booneville:
- Clark Janzen (SP, W) – 3.1 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 6 K
- Jacadien Simmons (RP) – 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
Calhoun City:
- Jacob Williams (SP, L) – 2.2 IP, 8 H, 15 R, 5 ER, 5 BB, 2 K, 4 HBP
Fielding Notes:
- Booneville played solid defense, committing two errors, but they were able to recover without allowing additional runs.
- Catcher Jacob Matthews recorded seven putouts behind the plate for Booneville.
- Calhoun City's defense struggled, committing three errors, including two key misplays that led to extended innings.
Final Thoughts:
Booneville improves to 3-7 on the season with a dominant performance in all facets of the game. The Blue Devils showcased their aggressive baserunning, timely hitting, and strong pitching, making a statement as they continue their season. They will look to carry this momentum into their next matchup.