After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, West Point brought some dynamite into their most recent contest. They blew past the Independence Wildcats 13-3 on Tuesday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Green Wave as it spelled an end to their seven-game losing streak.
Xzavier Roberson tossed a big game, tossing six innings while giving up three earned runs off eight hits. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in February.
Jermaine Elliot
| 03/11/25 vs Independence | 4 |
| 02/24/25 vs Noxubee County | 1 |
| 02/17/25 @ Columbus | 1 |
| 02/15/25 @ Caledonia | 1 |
| 02/10/25 vs Shannon | 1 |
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jermaine Elliot, who scored four runs and stole Two bases. while going 3-for-4. Those four runs gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Quenshawn Posely, who scored two runs and stole Two bases. while going 2-for-4.
West Point's win bumped their record up to 6-10. As for Independence, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.
West Point wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, an 11-1 loss against Lake Cormorant on the 11th. As for Independence, they will face off against Tupelo Christian Prep at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Independence is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
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