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Baseball: West Forsyth weathers rally to edge South Forsyth, 9-8
Wolverines score two big runs in seventh after blowing 7-1 lead.
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West Forsyth starting pitcher Hank Flood delivers a pitch Monday at South Forsyth. - photo by Brian Paglia
South Forsyth had already erased a six-run deficit, so when the once-pouring rain had calmed to a drizzle with two runners in scoring position in the final frame, there was little doubt in head coach Russ Bayer's mind that his team would cap off an improbable comeback and earn a much-needed region victory. Instead, the War Eagles' luck ran out as Bradley Prince Jr. grounded out to the right side of the infield, and West Forsyth escaped with a 9-8 win on Monday night. “We knew we were in for a tough game, and when it comes to county games it's going to be that way.