The McComb All-Stars captured a 12-1 victory against the Lincoln County 11-year-old Americans Friday night in the first of the best-of-three series at Keystone Park.

     Despite Lincoln County pitcher Trey Fortenberry’s five strikeouts, he also threw five walks to put runners in key scoring position.

     McComb pitcher Preston Alexander threw two strikeouts and two walks.

     Alexander also pulled his weight offensively with two base hits.

     Other hitters for McComb were: Kevarrion Robinson (single and a double), Brandon Chapman (single), Braxton Cooksey (single), Cayden Larrimore (single), Brady Johnson (single) and Corey Cullota (single).

     Hitters for Lincoln County were: Travis Hall (single and a double), Colby Beard (single), Trey Fortenberry (single) and Peyton Morse (single