Patrick Holcomb struck out 12 batters and walked 2 in leadingthe Loyd Star Hornets to an 8-1 Tuesday night baseball victory overthe Enterprise Yellow Jackets. Holcomb (1-1) allowed 5 hits.

In the nightcap, Loyd Star outscored Enterprise 12-10 as MichaelBritt picked up the win in relief.

Loyd Star resumes play Saturday, hosting Forrest County AHS, Thedoubleheader begins at noon.

Loyd Star 8, Enterprise 1

Enterprise pitcher Ryan Kennedy absorbed theloss. He struck out 3 and walked 4, allowing 8 hits.

Doubles by Michael Britt, Jarred Rogers and Brent Fielderpowered Loyd Star’s attack. Collecting singles were Holcomb, JeremyJames, Tyler Williford, Jerred Rogers, Evan Smith and CayceFalvey.

Blake McKee led Enterprise with 2 hits. Peyton Green, AlexPowell and Matt Price singled.

Loyd Star 12, Enterprise 10

Britt picked up the win in relief of Jerred Rogers. Willifordpitched the seventh and got a save. Blake McKee absorbed theloss.

Fielders, Rogers, Britt and Josh McCaffery doubled for LoydStar. Collecting singles were Holcomb, Ryan Wallace.

Pacing Enterprise was Peyton Green who collected 3 singles. ToddLaird and Ky Mathis doubled. Enterprise got singles from McKee,Johnathan Beeson and Trent Rutland.