Forest Hill came into Tuesday's contest having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They put the hurt on the Provine Rams with a sharp 15-3 win on Tuesday. The Patriots' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Khadarius Johnson
| 03/11/25 vs Provine | 8 |
| 03/07/25 vs Meridian | 5 |
| 03/03/25 @ Meridian | 4 |
| 02/26/25 @ Murrah | 6 |
| 02/17/25 vs Lanier | 3 |
Khadarius Johnson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 5.2 strikeouts per game. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing Two bases. while going 1-for-3. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in February of 2024.
In other batting news, Charles Barry Jr. and Stavius Gray Jr. did most of the damage at the plate: Barry Jr. scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Gray Jr. scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Those runs were Barry Jr.'s first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Matthew Griffin, who got on base in two of his three plate appearances with two RBI.
Forest Hill always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .588. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Forest Hill's victory bumped their record up to 2-4. As for Provine, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Forest Hill will square off against South Pike at 6:00 p.m. on March 18th. Forest Hill is facing South Pike at the right time seeing as South Pike is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Provine, they will venture away from home to face off against Lanier at 6:00 p.m. on March 18th.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
