If Tupelo Christian Prep was feeling good fresh off their 10-0 takedown of Pelahatchie on Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Tupelo Christian Prep Eagles fell just short of the Independence Wildcats by a score of 7-6 on Wednesday. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Wildcats apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February of 2024.
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Jax Coker put in work while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one home run.
In other batting news, Brooks Bresee was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Tupelo Christian Prep's loss dropped their record down to 6-4. As for Independence, with the victory, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 5-7.
Looking ahead, Tupelo Christian Prep will be playing at home against Biggersville at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Independence, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Independence Wildcats face off against North Panola Cougars at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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