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The Highlanders struck first in the third inning as they loaded the bases on a Derek Smith walk, a Hrozek single, and a Drabek walk. Smith scored on a passed ball before Harmon knocked home Hrozek with a single.
In the fourth inning, Parsons led off with a double before David Alleman singled. Smith laid down a bunt single and a throwing error on the play allowed Parsons to come home. Alleman then scored as Hrozek grounded into a double play.
Leading 4-0, The Woodlands tacked on another pair of runs in the fifth. Mickey Armstrong was hit by a pitch and Tim Schneider pinch ran for the catcher. Harmon came through with an RBI double to plate Schneider and later scored on a passed ball after advancing to third on a wild pitch.
The Highlanders then squashed any hopes of a Forest comeback with a five-run seventh inning. Chad Watkins walked, Parsons singled and Jared Garza drew another walk to load the bases. After Smith hit into a fielder's choice, Hrozek smacked a bases-clearing double into center field for a 9-0 lead. Drabek then picked up his fourth hit and Kyle Brundage ran for him. Kyle Walker knocked home Hrozek with a single and after Armsrtong walked, Harmon drew another base on balls to score Brundage.
In the bottom of the seventh, Drabek recorded his 14th K of the night and then ended the game as he corralled a come-backer up the middle by reaching over his head for the ball and starting a 1-6-3 double play.
The Woodlands, now 13-2 on the year and 2-1 in 14-5A, will host Huntsville tonight at 7.
