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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