Grenada hasn't had much luck against Neshoba Central recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Chargers will face off against the Rockets at 6:00 p.m. Grenada is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
Grenada is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Monday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Vicksburg, sneaking past 4-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Chargers have posted since March 22nd.
Mary Taylour Wilbourn
| 04/28/25 vs Vicksburg | 13 |
| 04/25/25 vs Vicksburg | 12 |
| 04/25/25 @ Vicksburg | 11 |
| 04/17/25 vs Center Hill | 10 |
| 04/15/25 vs Yazoo County | 16 |
| 04/14/25 @ Saltillo | 10 |
Mary Taylour Wilbourn spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on six hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than ten strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Grace Ann Tucker was excellent, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Madison Woodard, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
Meanwhile, Neshoba Central entered their tilt with Center Hill on Thursday with six consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with seven. They were the clear victors by a 13-5 margin over the Mustangs. The result was nothing new for the Rockets, who have now won 14 contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Grenada is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-9 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games. As for Neshoba Central, their victory bumped their record up to 20-7.
Grenada came up short against Neshoba Central in their previous matchup back in May of 2021, falling 6-1. Can the Chargers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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