However, it took longer than expected for Hardee to get his men into position, and, during that time, McPherson had correctly deduced a possible threat to his left flank, and sent XVI Corps, his reserve, to help strengthen it.
Men det tog længere end ventet for Hardee at komme til den rette position og i mellemtiden havde McPherson korrekt gættet af der var en mulig trussel mod hans venstre flanke og sendt XVI Korps, hans reserve, af sted for at styrke den.