Forest Hill is 0-6 against Vicksburg since March of 2022 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Forest Hill Patriots will head out on the road to take on the Vicksburg Gators at 6:00 p.m. Vicksburg took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Forest Hill, who comes in off a win.
Forest Hill has not done well against Provine recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. Forest Hill put the hurt on Provine with a sharp 10-1 victory. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Forest Hill considering their one-run performance the matchup before.
Jaylon Fell was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Fell was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Kenderrius Carter was a standout: he scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. JaMarcus Byrd was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Vicksburg was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 20-2 walloping at the hands of Clinton.
Vicksburg saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Christopher Green II, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Green II is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
Forest Hill's record is now 5-6. As for Vicksburg, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-13.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Forest Hill has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .541. However, it's not like Vicksburg struggles in that department as they've averaged .437. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Forest Hill suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to Vicksburg in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Can Forest Hill avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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