New Albany typically has all the answers at home, but on Thursday North Pontotoc proved too difficult a challenge. They came out on top against the New Albany Bulldogs by a score of 8-5. This was a revenge contest for North Pontotoc, as the team was forced to settle for a 4-3 loss when these two played last Tuesday.
For New Albany's part, Cooper Dodds was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. Dodds is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last five games he's played. Another player making a difference was Ethan Conlee, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
The win got North Pontotoc back to even at 10-10. As for New Albany, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-7.
North Pontotoc will be playing at home against Mooreville at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for New Albany, they will head out on the road to square off against Pine Grove at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Pine Grove will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something New Albany surely won't give up without a fight.
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