Pontotoc had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 18-run drubbing they dealt New Albany on Friday. The Pontotoc Warriors put the hurt on the New Albany Bulldogs with a sharp 26-8 win. The Warriors' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Caden Spears made a big impact no matter where he played. He pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Spears was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Braxton Whiteside was a standout: he got on base in five of his seven plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and five RBI. He also put up a double, which washis first of the season. Luke Blanchard was another key player, getting on base in five of his seven plate appearances with four runs, four RBI, and one stolen base.
Pontotoc always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .576. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Warriors
| 02/21/25 @ New Albany | 26-8 |
| 02/18/25 vs North Pontotoc | 6-4 |
| 02/17/25 vs Center Hill | 8-6 |
| 02/14/25 vs Mooreville | 5-3 |
The victory keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pontotoc will venture away from home to challenge North Pontotoc at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Pontotoc is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.2 runs per game this season. As for New Albany, they will hit the road for the first time this season to face off against Alcorn Central at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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