Warriors
| 04/01/25 @ Lafayette | 4 |
| 03/28/25 vs Itawamba Agricultural | 4 |
| 03/27/25 vs West Point | 10 |
| 03/25/25 @ West Point | 6 |
| 03/24/25 vs Oxford | 10 |
| + 11 more games |
For the second straight game, Pontotoc will face off against Lafayette. The Warriors will welcome the Commodores at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Pontotoc is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
Pontotoc fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Lafayette on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Commodores by a score of 5-4. The Warriors have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Lafayette's part, Mabry Eason made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 6.1 innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. Eason has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Braleigh Crowe, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Lafayette pushed their record up to 18-4 with the victory, which was their eighth straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.9 runs over those games. As for Pontotoc, their loss dropped their record down to 11-5.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Pontotoc hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .318. However, it's not like Lafayette struggles in that department as they've averaged .405. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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