Softball Recap: Sylacauga Wins Going Away Against Benjamin Russell

Sylacauga hadn't done well against Benjamin Russell recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Sylacauga Aggies walked away with a 7-2 victory over the Benjamin Russell Wildcats. That looming 7-2 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Aggies yet this season.

Josie Harshberger was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.

Aggies

On Base Percentage

03/13/25 @ Benjamin Russell	55.6%
03/11/25 vs Shelby County	34.5%
03/04/25 vs Briarwood Christian	20.8%
02/28/25 @ Childersburg	39%
02/20/25 vs Benjamin Russell	39%
+ 5 more games

Sylacauga always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .556. The last time their OBP was this high was back in April of 2024.

Sylacauga's record is now 4-9. As for Benjamin Russell, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-5 record this season.

Sylacauga and Benjamin Russell could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Alabama Rankings. Sylacauga (ranked 216th) will meet Lincoln (ranked 76th) at 1:30 p.m. on Friday. Sylacauga has given up an average of 8.9 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. Meanwhile, Benjamin Russell will square off against Auburn at 6:45 p.m. on March 27th down 50 places (56 vs. 6).