Leake County is 0-6 against Pelahatchie since March of 2016 but things could change on Saturday. The Alligators will head out to square off against the Chiefs at 2:00 p.m. Leake County has given up an average of 14.7 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Leake County came up short against Ethel on Friday, falling 17-2.
Pelahatchie came out on top against Scott Central on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run second inning. The Chiefs were the clear victors by a 9-2 margin over the Rebels. The result was nothing new for the Chiefs, who have now won eight contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
Bradley Denton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on one hit and racked up ten Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Tate Hopson was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. He has become a key player for Pelahatchie: the team is 4-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 5-11-1 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Brayden Nichols, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Pelahatchie is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-12-1 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs over those games. As for Leake County, their loss dropped their record down to 0-10.
Leake County might still be hurting after the 16-0 defeat they got from Pelahatchie in their previous meeting back in February of 2019. Can the Alligators avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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