Itawamba Agricultural came tearing into Thursday's game with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.6 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victor by a 16-3 margin over the South Pontotoc Cougars. Itawamba Agricultural might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 11 matches by six runs or more this season.
Kooper Reese and Skylar Partlow did most of the damage at the plate: Reese went 5-for-5 with five RBI and three doubles, while Partlow scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Partlow is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played. Fischer Short was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.
Itawamba Agricultural's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 18-1. As for South Pontotoc, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 9-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Itawamba Agricultural will take on Nettleton at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Itawamba Agricultural is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season. As for South Pontotoc, they will stay at home for another game and welcome New Albany at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. South Pontotoc is facing New Albany at the right time seeing as New Albany is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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