The Pontotoc Warriors are taking a road trip to take on the North Pontotoc Vikings at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Pontotoc will be coming into the match with an undefeated record on the line.
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. Pontotoc put the hurt on New Albany with a sharp 26-8 victory. That looming 26-8 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Warriors yet this season.
Caden Spears was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Spears was also big at the plate, 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. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as New Albany only posted an OBP of .424.
Meanwhile, North Pontotoc didn't have quite enough to beat Pontotoc on Tuesday and fell 6-4.
Pontotoc's win bumped their record up to 4-0. As for North Pontotoc, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Pontotoc skirted past North Pontotoc 6-4 when the teams last played on Tuesday. The rematch might be a little tougher for Pontotoc since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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