Hayes Talley's big day not enough, as Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion loses 10-4 to Conway
Despite Hayes Talley's 3-3 performance at the plate on Thursday, Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion took a 10-4 loss at the hands of Conway at SHS.
Mason Maybry got it done on the bump on the way to a win. He allowed two runs over 4 2/3 innings. Maybry struck out three, walked one and gave up eight hits.
Conway was sparked by Trystan Causey and Colby Ard, who teamed up for six hits and five RBIs.
Conway never trailed after scoring two runs in the first on a two-run error.
Two runs in the bottom of the fifth helped Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion close its deficit to 10-2. A two-run double by Talley gave Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion life. Finally, Daniel Faircloth induced an inning-ending fly out from Chase Blackmon.
After pushing across two runs in the bottom of the seventh, Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion faced just a 10-4 deficit. A walk by Liam Stinger and a fielder's choice fueled Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion's comeback.
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Early lead not enough for Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion, drop 8-4 decision to Carolina Forrest
Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion built an early edge on Wednesday, but Carolina Forrest roared back to steal an 8-4 victory at SHS.
A home run by Cameron Schildt gave Carolina Forrest the lead in the eighth inning.
Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion was led by Sam McKinney's hitting. McKinney went 3-4 and scored one run. He singled in the first, third, and fourth innings.
Jon Yarbrough baffled Carolina Forrest, striking out seven batters. Yarbrough allowed one earned run, five hits and two walks over six innings.
Christian Marin got the win in relief for Carolina Forrest. Marin pitched 5 1/3 innings and allowed no runs.
The top of the first saw Carolina Forrest take an early lead, 1-0.
Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion answered Carolina Forrest's top inning with one run of its own in the first. Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion scored on an RBI single by Ryan Beale.
Carolina Forrest never trailed after scoring four runs in the eighth on a home run by Schildt.
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Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion beats Waccamaw 8-5
Ryan Beale collected three hits, sparking Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion to an 8-5 victory in seven innings over Waccamaw on Tuesday at SHS.
He doubled in the second inning and singled in the first and fifth innings.
Justin Farria shut down Waccamaw while he was on the mound. Farria held Waccamaw hitless over two innings, allowed no earned runs, walked one and struck out three.
Justin Dowd got the win for Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion despite allowing five runs over four innings. Dowd struck out eight, walked four and gave up four hits.
The lead stayed with Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion after the first, when it scored two runs on an RBI single by Austin Bridges and a walk by Jon Yarbrough.
One run in the top of the second helped Waccamaw close its deficit to 2-1. An error triggered Waccamaw's comeback. Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion stopped the rally after Dowd got Justin Busby to strike out.
Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion quickly matched Waccamaw's strong inning with a four-run inning of its own in the second. Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion scored on an RBI single by Dan Covert, an RBI single by Yarbrough, and a two-run double by Beale.
After pushing across two runs in the top of the third, Waccamaw faced just a 6-3 deficit. An RBI double by Zac Sparrow and gave Waccamaw life. Finally, Dowd got Max Overly to strike out to end the threat.
Two runs in the top of the fifth helped Waccamaw close its deficit to 6-5. A groundout by Brian Okum and a sacrifice fly by Overly fueled Waccamaw's comeback. Forrest Powell struck out to end the Waccamaw threat.
Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion matched its one-run fifth inning with one more in the sixth. In the fifth, Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion scored on an error, plating Skylar Salem.
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Socastee takes two from Johnsonville Saturday in a non-league double-header.
Game One
Third-inning rally sparks blowout win for Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion, 9-3
Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion took down Johnsonville 9-3 on Saturday at SHS after slamming Johnsonville with six runs in the third inning.
It was a good day at the plate for Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion's Sam McKinney. McKinney went 2-4 and scored two runs. He singled in the third and fifth innings.
Justin Dowd got the win for Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion. He allowed two rusn over three innings. Dowd walked one and gave up two hits.
In the top of the first, Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion grabbed the early lead, 1-0.
Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion didn't relinquish the lead after scoring one run in the second inning when it scored on an RBI single by Chase Blackmon.
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Game Two
Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion makes the most of four hits in 5-4 victory over Johnsonville
Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion and Johnsonville both had scoring chances on Saturday, but it was Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion that was able to capitalize on them as it pulled out a 5-4 win at SHS.
Johnsonville out-hit Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion six to four, but Johnsonville stranded seven runners on base.
Justin Dowd racked up two RBIs on two hits for Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion. He singled in the fourth and fifth innings.
Sam McKinney got the win for Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion. He tossed one inning of shutout ball. McKinney struck out none, walked two and gave up no hits.
The top of the first saw Johnsonville take an early lead, 1-0. Lee Daniel singled to ignite Johnsonville's offense. An error then moved Daniel from first to second. Drew Altman singled, scoring Daniel.
Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion survived Johnsonville's surge and put up four runs of its own in the fourth. Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion scored on an RBI single by Dowd, a walk by Chase Blackmon, a wild pitch, and a sacrifice fly by McKinney.
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Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion outhits Carolina Forrest in 3-1 defeat
Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion lost 3-1 in seven innings at CFHS on Thursday, despite outhitting Carolina Forrest five to three.
Sam McKinney was in control on the hill. Carolina Forrest managed just one hit off of McKinney, who allowed one earned run, walked four and struck out two during his five innings of work.
Orlando Patrick got the win for Carolina Forrest. He allowed one run over seven innings. He struck out five, walked none and surrendered five hits.
The second inning saw Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion score its only run on the day on an RBI single by Taylor Karnap.
Carolina Forrest tied the game in the third on an RBI single by Jakob Frishmuth that scored Christian Richardson.
The lead stayed with Carolina Forrest after the fourth, when it scored one run on a groundout by Andrew Brong.
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Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion defeats Aynor after late game strike out, 6-5
Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion and Aynor volleyed the lead five times on Tuesday, but Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion came out on top for a 6-5 win on Tuesday at SHS.
Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion pulled out the win thanks to a strong fifth inning. And gave Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion the lead for good.
Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion would not relinquish the lead as Aynor was unable to weather a four-run sixth inning deficit.
Aynor scored three runs in the seventh on two singles. Still, Aynor couldn't draw even.
Dan Covert got on base three times in the game for Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion. He scored two runs and had one RBI. He singled in the third and fifth innings.
Austin Bridges got the win for Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion. He pitched 2 1/3 shutout innings. He struck out four, walked one and surrendered one hit.
Aynor jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the top of the second. Aynor's threat began with a single by Grayson Long.
Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion answered Aynor's top inning with one run of its own in the fourth. Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion scored on an RBI double by Jon Yarbrough.
Socastee Post 178 Jr. Legion tacked on another three runs in the sixth. A bases loaded walk scored Taylor Karnap to start the scoring in the inning.
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