Algona has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.67 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Pocahontas Indians by a score of 13-12. The Bulldogs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Indians apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in June of 2024.
Algona's defeat dropped their record down to 20-7. As for Pocahontas, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-3 record this season.
Algona and Pocahontas should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Iowa Rankings. The Bulldogs (ranked 43rd) will meet Charles City (ranked 291st) at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Pocahontas will square off against East Sac County at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday with a big rank advantage (87 vs. 287).
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