Rich Named MACJC Pitcher of the Week

From School Reports

The Meridian Community College baseball team has enjoyed a great deal of success on the mound in 2015 and for the second time this season a player has been recognized for his accomplishments. Freshman pitcher Josh Rich was named the MACJC Pitcher of the Week making him the second pitcher on the staff to be recognized by the MACJC. Freshman pitcher Ryan Lane was also named the MACJC Pitcher of the Week in the opening week of the 2015 season for the Eagles.

Rich had a great week on the mound for MCC by picking up a pair of pitching victories in a six-day span. Rich earned his first victory of the week in a 12-1 victory over Spring Hill College by pitching two scoreless innings. The big highlight of the week for Rich was a complete game shutout victory over 11^th ranked Jones County Junior College back on Saturday by a final score of 8-0. Rich pitched seven strong innings and collected three strikeouts in the effort. Rich scattered five hits in the game and only threw 66 pitches against the Bobcats to improve to 3-1 for the season.

Rich currently has a 1.44 ERA and has already pitched two complete games in 2015 for the Eagles. The Birmingham, AL native also pitched a complete game shutout against Baton Rouge Community College earlier this season and had eight strikeouts in the outing, and allowed only three hits. The Eagles currently have one of the best pitching staffs in the MACJC with a team ERA of 2.45 for the season.

MCC will return to conference play this Saturday with a road trip to Wesson, MS to take on the Wolves of Co-Lin Community College. The doubleheader is scheduled for a first pitch of 2 p.m.