Forest extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 1-4. They came up short against the Union Yellowjackets, falling 18-4. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Yellowjackets this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 12-0 on Tuesday.
Forest saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Chandler Perkins, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run. That run was Perkins' first of the season. Joseph Greenhouse III was another, earning one RBI, one run, and two stolen bases.
As for Union, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 4-0. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 12.5 runs this season.
On Union's side, Jeb Flake looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit (and only one walk).
On the hitting side, Kooper Fultz was incredible, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, four runs, and one RBI. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Sawyer Robinson, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Forest will challenge Sebastopol at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Union, they will face off against Clarkdale at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Bulldogs' pitching crew has only allowed 2.3 runs per game this season, so the Yellowjackets' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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