For the second straight game, Forest will face off against Morton. The Bearcats will head out on the road to square off against the Panthers at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Forest knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with ten runs or more in their past three matchups -- so hopefully Morton likes a good challenge.
Forest easily dispatched Raymond two weeks ago, but unfortunately both the margin and the ultimate result were a different story in this one. The Bearcats fell just short of Morton by a score of 16-14 on Tuesday.
Joseph Greenhouse III
| 03/17/26 vs Morton | 2 |
| 03/06/26 @ Raymond | 2 |
| 02/28/26 @ Scott Central | 2 |
| 02/26/26 vs Nanih Waiya | 1 |
| 02/20/26 vs Union | 1 |
| + 1 more games |
Forest got a big performance out of Joseph Greenhouse III, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. The Bearcats are 2-1 when Greenhouse III posts two or more runs, but 2-8 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Kalani Naki, who went 2-for-5 with three stolen bases and two runs.
Forest's loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 4-9. Those home defeats can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.5 runs over those games. As for Morton, their win was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 4-6-1.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Forest has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .497. However, it's not like Morton struggles in that department as they've averaged .464. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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