The New Albany Bulldogs will take on the North Pontotoc Vikings at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. New Albany knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with ten runs or more in their past three contests -- so hopefully North Pontotoc likes a good challenge.
New Albany fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Water Valley on Saturday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Blue Devils by a score of 19-18. One positive for the Bulldogs, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Landon Evans
| 03/22/25 @ Water Valley | 4 |
| 03/18/25 vs Pine Grove | 3 |
| 02/27/25 @ Baldwyn | 3 |
| 03/21/25 @ Itawamba Agricultural | 2 |
| 03/08/25 vs Tupelo Christian Prep | 2 |
Landon Evans stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: he went 3-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Parker Hicks was another key player, going 2-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Even though they lost, New Albany was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .487. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, North Pontotoc came into Saturday's game having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They skirted past West Union 8-7.
North Pontotoc now has a winning record of 7-6. As for New Albany, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-7.
New Albany came up short against North Pontotoc in their previous meeting back in March of 2024, falling 8-5. Can New Albany avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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