For the second straight game, Northwest Rankin will face off against Pearl. Northwest Rankin will be playing at home against Pearl at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
While Northwest Rankin's win against Pearl wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. Northwest Rankin's pitcher stepped up to hand Pearl a 1-0 shutout on Tuesday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Cougars as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
The result came thanks to Jackson Meehan's shutout, as he gave up just two hits and racked up 14 Ks. That's the fewest hits he has allowed since back in February.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Gabe Hodges, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple and one RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March of 2024.
Northwest Rankin's win was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 7-10-1. As for Pearl, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-9.
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