Putnam County learns lessons from close games

  • Putnam County’s Trace Watkins (3) in the wind-up, getting ready to deliver a pitch during a scrimmage against Jones County earlier this month. BRAD HARRISON/Staff
    Putnam County’s Trace Watkins (3) in the wind-up, getting ready to deliver a pitch during a scrimmage against Jones County earlier this month. BRAD HARRISON/Staff
  • Putnam County head coach Stephen Phillips (left) talks with his pitcher and catcher during a break in play during the scrimmage against the Greyhounds. BRAD HARRISON/Staff
    Putnam County head coach Stephen Phillips (left) talks with his pitcher and catcher during a break in play during the scrimmage against the Greyhounds. BRAD HARRISON/Staff
    The Putnam County baseball team’s early-season record may not tell the full story, but head coach Stephen Phillips believes his group is taking important steps forward.Through the opening stretch of the 2026 regular season, the War Eagles have been tested by close games and late-inning situations. They opened the year with a 10-7 victory over Oglethorpe County on Feb. 10 before droppin...

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