It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Alcorn Central had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They blew past the Winona Tigers 8-1. That's more bragging rights for Alcorn Central, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Andrew Williams was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Williams has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Williams was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Williams wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Dylan Hicks, who went 3-for-3 with three stolen bases and two RBI.
The victory got Alcorn Central back to even at 14-14. As for Winona, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 15-11-1.
Alcorn Central will have a chance to go back-to-back against Winona: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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