For the second straight game, Alcorn Central will face off against Kossuth. The Bears will take on the Aggies at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Alcorn Central has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the game with three straight defeats, while Kossuth will come in with nine straight victories.
Kossuth hit Alcorn Central with a four-run second inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Bears lost 10-2 to the Aggies. The contest marked the Bears' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
For Kossuth's part, Chloe Clement made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over seven innings pitched. Clement has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
In other batting news, Emma Franks was excellent, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and one run. Avery James also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Alcorn Central's loss dropped their record down to 7-4. As for Kossuth, their record is now 9-1.
Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Alcorn Central hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .354. However, it's not like Kossuth struggles in that department as they've averaged .362. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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