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| 03/22/25 - Away | 5-2 W |
| 04/16/24 - Away | 1-7 L |
| 04/14/23 - Away | 3-10 L |
| 04/11/23 - Home | 9-6 W |
| 04/14/22 - Home | 10-6 W |
| + 5 more games |
Pontotoc lost to South Pontotoc back in April of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Saturday. Pontotoc came out on top against South Pontotoc by a score of 5-2. The game was the first time the Warriors have beaten the Cougars on their field since April 12, 2022.
Pontotoc got a great performance from Caden Spears as he tossed 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. That's the fewest earned runs Spears has allowed since back in February.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Luke Blanchard, who went 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Miller Finn, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Pontotoc is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-4 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.4 runs on average over those games. South Pontotoc has been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-10 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pontotoc will host Lafayette at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lafayette will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Pontotoc surely won't give up without a fight. As for South Pontotoc, they will be playing at home against Senatobia at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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