
Mustangs
02/22/25 vs Houston | 16 |
02/14/25 vs Strayhorn | 15 |
03/01/25 vs Clarksdale | 10 |
02/28/25 vs Southaven | 10 |
03/10/25 vs Tupelo Christian Prep | 6 |
Center Hill barely beat Tupelo Christian Prep the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Center Hill Mustangs were the clear victor by an 11-5 margin over the Tupelo Christian Prep Eagles on Monday. The Mustangs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five games by six runs or more this season.
Cooper McCool made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 12 batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in two of his five plate appearances with two RBI.
In other batting news, Whitman Key was incredible, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4. What's more, he posted three RBI, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Mac Atkins, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Center Hill's win bumped their record up to 5-6. As for Tupelo Christian Prep, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-5 record this season.
Center Hill wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 3-2 victory against Madison-Ridgeland Academy on the 11th. As for Tupelo Christian Prep, they have also already played their next game, a 10-0 win against Pelahatchie on the 11th.
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