Herrin defeats A-J in sectional action

Tyler Gooden and Kyle Hudson combined on a one-hitter to lead Herrin to a 5-2 win over Anna-Jonesboro in the Class 2A high school baseball sectional championship at Harrisburg Saturday, May 30.

Cody Wheaton was 1-for-3 with an RBI for the lone Wildcat hit. Cody Livesay added an RBI.

The Wildcats scored in the final inning after a lead off walk to Brady Wright, who scored on an error. Wheaton reached base on a Tiger throwing error for the other run.

Luke Partridge was the losing pitcher, scattering 9 hits to go with 6 strikeouts and 2 walks.

A-J finished 14-16 overall.

A-J 6, Mt. Carmel 1: Wheaton was the winning pitcher with a three-hitter as A-J advanced with a victory in the opening round of the sectional Thursday, May 29.

Wheaton had 12 strikeouts and 2 walks.

Wright was 1-for-2 with 3 RBIs to lead the Wildcats’ hitting attack.

Livesay was 1-for-3 with a triple and 2 RBIs. Jordan Chamness and Gabe Pecord were each 1-for-3.

Cody Wheaton was 1-for-4 with an RBI. Brady James and Partridge were each 1-for-4.