Philip Barbour starts season with win on the road

By Team Reports Mar 20, 2024, 6:38pm

Recap: Philip Barbour Colts vs. Grafton Bearcats

Philip Barbour had to kick off their season on the road on Tuesday, but they showed no ill effects. They came out on top against the Grafton Bearcats by a score of 11-6. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Philip Barbour also won the last time the pair played back in March of 2023.

Landyn Carpenter made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Carpenter was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.

In other batting news, Albert Gonzales was a standout: he went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Kent Rowan was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-5.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Philip Barbour will take on Fairmont Senior at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Grafton, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Keyser at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.

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