For the second straight game, North Pontotoc will face off against South Pontotoc. The Vikings will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Cougars at 9:00 p.m. North Pontotoc is coming into the contest hot, having won their last four games.
North Pontotoc barely beat South Pontotoc the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Vikings were the clear victors by a 9-2 margin over the Cougars on Tuesday. The result was nothing new for the Vikings, who have now won ten matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
Madison Coltharp spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, North Pontotoc got a massive performance out of Rayn Naugle, who went 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. Those three RBI gave Naugle a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Lacie Simmons, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
North Pontotoc's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-8. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.5 runs over those games. As for South Pontotoc, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 14-6.
Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. North Pontotoc hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .377. However, it's not like South Pontotoc struggles in that department as they've averaged .314. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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