North Vermilion's Russell not nervous about getting start on the mound
North Vermilion’s junior pitcher Isaac Russell has experienced a significant shift in his circumstances.
A year ago, as a sophomore, Russell was the Patriots’ closer. He pitched in the final one or two innings of a game.
Russell is about to pitch in the biggest game of his young life today. The 17-year-old right-hander is today’s starting pitcher in the Division II Non-Select semifinals.
The Patriots will face the Pearl River Rebels in Sulphur at McMurry Park in Sulphur. Game time is at 5:30 p.m.