The Pontotoc Warriors will face off against the Lafayette Commodores at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Pontotoc is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
Pontotoc fell victim to Nettleton and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They came up short against the Tigers, falling 6-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Warriors have suffered since March 18, 2025.
Pontotoc saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jaz Cuellar, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Lafayette). They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 17-16 victory over Oxford on Friday. The win was familiar territory for the Commodores, who have now won four contests in a row.
Lafayette's victory bumped their record up to 11-5. As for Pontotoc, their loss dropped their record down to 9-6.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Pontotoc hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .314. However, it's not like Lafayette struggles in that department as they've averaged .388. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Pontotoc couldn't quite get it done against Lafayette in their previous matchup back in April of 2025 as they fell 5-2. Can the Warriors avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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