Forrest County Agricultural's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They blew past the Lamar Christian Lions 8-2.
Lee Roberts III was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. He is becoming a predictor of Forrest County Agricultural's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 9-11 when he doesn't).
Trip Carpenter
| 04/11/25 vs Lamar Christian | 9 |
| 03/14/25 @ Citronelle | 7 |
| 03/21/25 @ Columbia | 6 |
| 04/05/25 vs St. Stanislaus | 5 |
| 02/10/25 @ Stone | 5 |
In other pitching news, Trip Carpenter tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Those nine strikeouts gave him a new career-high.
Back at the plate, Sean Walker was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. He has become a key player for Forrest County Agricultural: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 9-11 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Ethan Norman, who scored a run while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Forrest County Agricultural now has a winning record of 12-11. As for Lamar Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Forrest County Agricultural will head out to face off against St. Stanislaus at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Rock-a-Chaws' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so the Aggies' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Lamar Christian, they will square off against Perry Central at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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