Alcorn Central has enjoyed the comforts of home their last four games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will challenge the Winona Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Alcorn Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
Last Monday, Alcorn Central came up short against Ripley and fell 10-6.
Alcorn Central saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Andrew Williams, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, it was a hard-fought matchup, but Winona had to settle for a 19-18 defeat against Yazoo County on Tuesday. Winona has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Kam'ron Robinson and Chance Richardson did some serious damage despite the final result: Robinson went 3-for-6 with three runs, a triple, and two RBI, while Richardson scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Miles Bailey, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Even though they lost, Winona was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Yazoo County only hit a.
Alcorn Central now has a losing record at 13-14. As for Winona, their record now sits at 15-11.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Alcorn Central has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Winona struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.6. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Alcorn Central beat Winona 4-0 when the teams last played back in April of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Alcorn Central since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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