The Alcorn Central Bears will take on the Nettleton Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Alcorn Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season.
Saturday just wasn't the day for Alcorn Central's offense. They lost 10-0 to Albertville on Saturday. The Bears' loss signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Nettleton). They put the hurt on Winona with a sharp 17-2 win on Tuesday. The victory was nothing new for Nettleton as they're now sitting on five straight.
The team relied heavily on Paxton Humble, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one double. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Cayden Duran was another key player, going 1-for-2 with three runs, two RBI, and one double.
Nettleton hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in seven consecutive games.
Alcorn Central's defeat dropped their record down to 11-4. As for Nettleton, their win bumped their record up to 13-4.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Alcorn Central has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .450. However, it's not like Nettleton struggles in that department as they've averaged .468. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Alcorn Central couldn't quite get it done against Nettleton in their previous meeting back in March of 2025 as they fell 7-3. Will the Bears have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
