Putnam County Baseball 2023

War Eagles' senior Jacob Grimes (20) during a game against Athens Academy on Feb. 27. LANCE MCCURLEY/File Photo

War Eagles' senior Jacob Grimes (20) during a game against Athens Academy on Feb. 27. LANCE MCCURLEY/File Photo

Seven Putnam baseball players earn All-Region honors

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
The Putnam County baseball team recently had seven players earn All-Region 4-AA honors. The War Eagles selected to the All-Region 4-AA First and Second teams were Jacob Grimes, Ashton Jones, Jackson Dodd, Westley Essick, Mark Winslette, Tanner Lukens and Branan Griffin.
Dakota Jones (15) drives the ball up the middle for Putnam County. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Dakota Jones (15) drives the ball up the middle for Putnam County. ARELLA CASH/Staff

War Eagles split with Laney, Westside

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 20, 2023
The Putnam County baseball team (10-12, 8-3 Region 4-AA) split games with region opponents Laney and Westside (Augusta) last week. After those games, the War Eagles entered the week third in the league standings.
Hunter Holder (4) delivers a pitch from mound in a game earlier this season. He’s been one of Putnam County’s reliable arms on the hill in 2023. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Hunter Holder (4) delivers a pitch from mound in a game earlier this season. He’s been one of Putnam County’s reliable arms on the hill in 2023. ARELLA CASH/Staff

War Eagles gear up for final stretch

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
The Putnam County baseball team enjoyed some relaxation last week during spring break. Now, the War Eagles are set to begin the final stretch of the season before the start of Class AA playoffs. Putnam County will face region opponents Laney and Westside (Augusta) this week.
Putnam County senior Jacob Grimes (20) smacks a single to right field Feb. 27, in a loss to Athens Academy. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior Jacob Grimes (20) smacks a single to right field Feb. 27, in a loss to Athens Academy. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles split series with Thomson

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
In a two-game, home-and-home series last week, the Putnam County baseball team faced region opponent Thomson and split the results. The War Eagles are now 8-11 overall on the year and 6-2 in Region 4-AA competition entering this week.
Gates Lanzarone (28) smacks a ball through the infield in a loss to Athens Academy in Athens on Feb. 27. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Gates Lanzarone (28) smacks a ball through the infield in a loss to Athens Academy in Athens on Feb. 27. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles finding their wings as playoffs approach

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
After a tough non-region slate, Putnam County baseball has found its feet in Region 4-AA play. The War Eagles began the season 1-7 overall, with some tough losses to non-region opponents. They’re currently 7-10 entering this week and on a three-game winning streak.
Putnam County’s Westley Essick (5) slides into home plate safely in a 21-0 win over Butler. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Putnam County’s Westley Essick (5) slides into home plate safely in a 21-0 win over Butler. ARELLA CASH/Staff

War Eagles begin region play by blanking Butler

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
After losing to Athens Academy 12-1 last Monday, Putnam County baseball bounced back with a dominant performance over Butler in its Region 4-AA opener the following day. The War Eagles defeated the Bulldogs 21-0 on their home field in Eatonton on Tuesday, Feb. 30.
Putnam County senior Jacob Grimes (20) eyes down a Banks County pitcher. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Putnam County senior Jacob Grimes (20) eyes down a Banks County pitcher. TREY NORRIS/Staff

War Eagles out to rough start on the diamond

Trey Norris
Thursday, February 23, 2023
The Putnam County War Eagles baseball team got off to a rough start this season with an 0-4 record before finally scoring their first victory Monday night with a 17-4 decision at home against Athens Academy.
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