While Alcorn Central didn't have the best season last year (they finished 13-16), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They won by a run and slipped past the Mantachie Mustangs 5-4. The Bears haven't had any issues with the Mustangs recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive win against them.
Jackson Miller
| 03/06/26 @ Mantachie | 6 |
| 02/27/26 vs Baldwyn | 2 |
| 04/19/25 @ Choctaw County | 1 |
| 04/11/25 @ Kossuth | 5 |
| 04/04/25 @ Booneville | 6 |
Jackson Miller made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April of 2025. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs.
In other pitching news, Hunter Parks looked comfortable as he pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances.
Miller wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jayse Johnson, who went 1-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Alcorn Central's victory bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Mantachie, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-7 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Alcorn Central will welcome Walnut at 11:00 a.m. on Monday. The Wildcats have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.83 runs per game on average), something the Bears will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Mantachie, they will be playing at home against Calhoun City at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Wildcats' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so the Mustangs' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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