For the second straight game, Alcorn Central will face off against Nettleton. The Golden Bears will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Tigers at 6:00 p.m. Alcorn Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
Alcorn Central is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They walked away with a 5-2 win over Nettleton. The victory was nothing new for the Golden Bears as they're now sitting on three straight.

Jarrett Thomas
| 03/17/26 @ Belmont | 9 |
| 04/22/26 @ Nettleton | 8 |
| 03/03/26 vs Mantachie | 8 |
| 03/31/26 vs Booneville | 7 |
| 03/10/26 vs Tishomingo County | 7 |
| + 5 more games |
Jarrett Thomas spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on eight hits and racked up eight Ks. He is becoming a predictor of Alcorn Central's success: when he posts at least eight strikeouts the team is undefeated (and 13-14 when he doesn't).
At the plate, Alcorn Central secured the win behind a pair of hitters. One of them was Isaac Snodgrass, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one RBI.
Alcorn Central's victory bumped their record up to 16-14. As for Nettleton, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 22-8.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Alcorn Central has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Nettleton struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 2.8 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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