Booneville Crushes Calhoun City with Offensive Explosion
Corinth, MS – March 11, 2025 – The Booneville Blue Devils delivered a dominant performance, routing the Calhoun City Wildcats 13-2 in a five-inning game at Corinth Baseball Field. A relentless offensive attack, combined with strong pitching, helped Booneville secure its most decisive victory of the season.
Game Summary:
Booneville wasted no time, scoring three runs in the first inning before erupting for five runs in the third, three more in the fourth, and two in the fifth to put the game away early. The Blue Devils capitalized on eight Calhoun City errors, turning small opportunities into big innings.
On the mound, Booneville's pitching staff was nearly untouchable, allowing just two hits while striking out nine batters. Meanwhile, Calhoun City struggled with command, issuing seven walks and hitting four batters, giving Booneville plenty of free opportunities to score.
Booneville's Offensive Leaders:
- Kylin Leslie (RF) – 2-for-3, double, three RBIs, two runs, one stolen base
- Jacob Matthews (DH) – 2-for-3, two RBIs, two runs, one stolen base
- Colin Flurry (C) – 1-for-1, double, one RBI, one walk
- Porter Tapp (CF) – 0-for-3, one RBI, two runs, one walk, one stolen base
- Jack Sandlin (2B) – 0-for-1, two runs, two walks
- Bryson Saylors (PR) – Three runs scored, one stolen base
Booneville finished with 13 runs on just five hits, taking full advantage of Calhoun City's defensive struggles.
Calhoun City's Offensive Leaders:
- Jayden Brand (3B) – 2-for-3, double, one RBI, one stolen base
- Zawon Edwards (RF) – 0-for-3, one run, two stolen bases
The Wildcats struggled at the plate, recording just two hits while striking out nine times against Booneville's pitching.
Pitching Performances:
Booneville:
- John Greyson Pharr (SP, W) – 4.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 7 K
- Jacob Matthews (RP) – 1.0 IP, 0 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K
Calhoun City:
- Brodie Chandler (SP, L) – 3.0 IP, 3 H, 8 R, 4 ER, 5 BB, 5 K, 3 HBP
- Hank Ruth (RP) – 1.0 IP, 2 H, 5 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 1 K
Fielding Notes:
- Booneville played solid defense, committing just one error, while Calhoun City had eight errors that led to extra runs.
- Colin Flurry (C) recorded nine putouts, but struggled with two passed balls.
- Hank Ruth (SS/P) had a tough game defensively, committing three errors for Calhoun City.
Final Thoughts:
Booneville improves to 4-9 on the season with a statement win, showcasing aggressive baserunning, timely hitting, and dominant pitching. The Blue Devils will look to build on this momentum in their next matchup.
