It was a good run, but West Union unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Saturday. They fell just short of the North Pontotoc Vikings by a score of 10-8. West Union was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as North Pontotoc apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Greer Manning made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Cole Willard was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, West Union hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
West Union's defeat dropped their record down to 6-5. As for North Pontotoc, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. West Union will play host again on Monday to welcome Amory, where first pitch is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. West Union is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season. As for North Pontotoc, they will be playing at home against New Albany at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last four games North Pontotoc has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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