Hernando is on a four-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Corinth is on a four-game streak of away wins (also dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Hernando Tigers will host the Corinth Warriors at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Hernando took a ten-run loss the last time they faced off against Lafayette, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Hernando skirted past Lafayette 8-6. The Tigers haven't had any issues with the Commodores recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
Kate Johnson looked comfortable as she tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits.
At the plate, Macie Dever Boaz was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Olivia Higginbotham, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Corinth was able to grind out a solid victory over Alcorn Central on Friday, taking the game 5-1.
Kinley Pittman made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 14 over seven innings pitched. Pittman was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and three RBI.
Hernando's win bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Corinth, the victory got them back to even at 1-1.
Hernando came up short against Corinth in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, falling 7-4. Will Hernando have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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