Softball Preview: Phil Campbell Bobcats vs. Covenant Christian Eagles
Phil Campbell is 8-2 against Covenant Christian since April of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Phil Campbell Bobcats will be playing at home against the Covenant Christian Eagles at 4:30 p.m. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Phil Campbell scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They put the hurt on Sheffield with a sharp 16-4 win. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Phil Campbell as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Chaley Bullington was a standout: she scored two runs and stole four bases. Siddalee Rogers was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Covenant Christian beat Shoals Christian 6-1 on Thursday. The win made it back-to-back victories for Covenant Christian.
Ella Estave spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on two hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Covenant Christian's win was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Madelyn Barnette, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Phil Campbell's victory bumped their record up to 7-19. As for Covenant Christian, their win ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-7.
Everything went Phil Campbell's way against Covenant Christian when the teams last played back in April of 2022 as Phil Campbell made off with a 21-4 victory. Will Phil Campbell repeat their success, or does Covenant Christian have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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