It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Alcorn Central ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Wheeler Eagles, sneaking past 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bears have posted since March 14th.
Sydnee Norman spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on seven hits.
Journey Phillips
| 04/07/25 @ Wheeler | 4 |
| 03/21/25 vs New Albany | 3 |
| 03/20/25 vs Walnut | 3 |
| 04/06/24 @ Belmont | 3 |
| 02/20/24 vs Southaven | 3 |
At the plate, Journey Phillips was incredible, going 1-for-4 with one home run and four RBI. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Adysen Davis, who went 1-for-4 with one triple and one run.
The victory made it two in a row for Alcorn Central and bumps their season record up to 12-10. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 5 runs in those games. As for Wheeler, their loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 13-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Alcorn Central will venture away from home to take on New Albany at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Wheeler, they will head out to face off against Thrasher at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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