Richland won the last time they faced Raymond and things went their way on Friday too. Richland was the clear victor by a 14-1 margin over Raymond. The win made it back-to-back victories for Richland.
Christopher Bobbitt made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one double. He is becoming a predictor of Richland's success: when he posts at least three RBI the team is 3-1 (and 2-9 when he doesn't).
Tucker Evans
| 03/17/26 @ Raymond | 3 |
| 03/20/26 vs Raymond | 2 |
| 03/10/26 @ Lake | 2 |
| 02/24/26 vs Central Hinds Academy | 1 |
| 02/14/26 @ Pelahatchie | 1 |
In other batting news, Bryce Shows and Tucker Evans did most of the damage at the plate: Shows went 2-for-3 with three runs, two RBI, and one double, while Evans got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Evans has become a key player for Richland: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 3-9 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Mikkah Davis, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Richland was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. They are 3-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Richland's record now sits at 5-10. As for Raymond, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-15.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Richland beat Raymond by a score of 12-2 later that day.
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