Foreman proved they can win big on Tuesday (they won by 12) and on Wednesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged out the Mineral Springs Hornets 8-6. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Gator Arkansas also won the last time the pair played back in March of 2025.
Gunner Phillips
| 04/01/26 @ Mineral Springs | 5 |
| 03/02/26 vs Cossatot River | 3 |
| 03/09/26 vs Taylor | 2 |
| 03/03/26 @ Fouke | 2 |
Gunner Phillips was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit over four innings pitched. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in strikeouts (five). He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
In other batting news, Eli Long was excellent, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Foreman's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 5-6 when he doesn't). Rickar Fawcett was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases.
Foreman's record now sits at 9-6. As for Mineral Springs, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Foreman will take on Dierks at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Mineral Springs, they will head out to face off against Mount Ida at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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