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| 03/26/26 - Home | 11-9 W |
| 05/02/23 - Home | 15-3 W |
| 03/29/23 - Away | 18-2 W |
| 04/20/22 - Away | 9-4 W |
| 03/22/22 - Home | 6-3 W |
| + 2 more games |
While John Marshall's win against Armstrong wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Justices sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 11-9 victory over the Wildcats on Thursday. The win continues a trend for the Justices in their matchups with the Wildcats: they've now won seven in a row.
Oscar Carroll was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off only two hits. Carroll was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. He also put up an RBI, which was his first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brice Johnson, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Jaylen Williams, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and two runs.
The victory got John Marshall back to even at 2-2. As for Armstrong, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
John Marshall and Armstrong will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next contests. The next time the Justices see the field they'll take on Charles City at 5:00 p.m. on April 7. As for Armstrong, their break will end when they face Richmond High School for the Arts at 5:30 p.m. on April 7.
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