Baseball Recap: Kings Mountain Has No Trouble Against Forestview

Mountaineers

Margin (Wins)

03/18/25 vs Huss	25
04/01/25 @ Forestview	12
03/21/25 @ Huss	12
03/14/25 @ Ashbrook	10
03/11/25 vs Ashbrook	10

Kings Mountain won the last time they faced Forestview and things went their way on Friday too. The Mountaineers were the clear victors by a 9-3 margin over the Jaguars. The result was nothing new for the Mountaineers, who have now won six contests by six runs or more so far this season.

Gavyn Manion looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Kings Mountain is 4-1 when Manion allows one or fewer earned runs, but 3-5 otherwise.

At the plate, Carter Roberts was incredible, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. He has become a key player for Kings Mountain: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 4-6 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Luke Heavner, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.

Kings Mountain now has a winning record of 7-6. As for Forestview, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Kings Mountain will welcome South Point at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Forestview, they will host Shelby at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.