Pearl hasn't had much luck against Oak Grove recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Pirates will challenge the Warriors at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday just wasn't the day for Pearl's offense. They lost 8-0 to Petal on Thursday.
Meanwhile, Oak Grove faced Brandon in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Warriors walked away with an 11-8 win over the Bulldogs. The victory was some much needed relief for the Warriors as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Eric Booth Jr. and Kendrell Roberts did most of the damage at the plate: Booth Jr. went a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, one stolen base, and one double, while Roberts went 3-for-5 with five RBI, two doubles, and one run. That's the most runs Booth Jr. has posted since back in February. Another player making a difference was Quentin Rueben, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Oak Grove kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Pearl's loss dropped their record down to 7-13. As for Oak Grove, their record now sits at 13-7.
Pearl might still be hurting after the 9-1 defeat they got from Oak Grove in their previous meeting back in March of 2025. Can the Pirates avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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