Softball Game Preview: Escambia County Blue Devils vs. W.S. Neal Eagles

Escambia County is 0-10 against W.S. Neal since April of 2019 but things could change on Tuesday. The Blue Devils will host the Eagles at 4:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Escambia County is headed into Tuesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Monday. They came up short against Monroe County, falling 17-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Blue Devils have suffered against the Tigers since April 18, 2016.

Kenleigh Madison and Heavenly Hartley did some serious damage despite the final result: Madison went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases and one RBI, while Hartley scored a run and stole three bases. Samayah Stevens was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases.

Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for W.S. Neal's offense. They lost 10-0 to Blacksher on Monday. The Eagles have struggled against the Bulldogs recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive lost meeting.

Escambia County's defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for W.S. Neal, their loss dropped their record down to 10-15.

W.S. Neal's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Escambia County has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .545. It's a different story for W.S. Neal, though, as they've only averaged .354. Will they be able to contain Escambia County's hitters?

Escambia County suffered a grim 16-0 defeat to W.S. Neal when the teams last played on Thursday. Will the Blue Devils have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.