Center Hill easily dispatched Strayhorn last Friday, but unfortunately both the margin and the ultimate result were a different story in this one. The Center Hill Mustangs fell just short of the Pontotoc Warriors by a score of 8-6 on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Mustangs have suffered since March 5, 2024.
Ryan Brunetz
| 02/17/25 @ Pontotoc | 3 |
| 04/13/24 vs Ripley | 2 |
| 03/28/24 vs Olive Branch | 2 |
| 03/12/24 vs St. Joseph Catholic | 2 |
| 02/14/25 vs Strayhorn | 1 |
Ryan Brunetz put in work no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he also gave up only one walk, the fewest he's had since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in hits (three).
Brunetz wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Whitman Key, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Center Hill now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Pontotoc, their win was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Center Hill will welcome Southaven at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Pontotoc, they will be playing in front of their home fans against North Pontotoc at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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