Softball Preview: Valdosta Wildcats vs. Atkinson County Rebels
The Valdosta Wildcats will play host again on Wednesday to welcome the Atkinson County Rebels, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Valdosta's hitters might be in the hot seat on Wednesday considering what happened against Camden County on Thursday. They lost 16-0 to the Wildcats. Valdosta hasn't had much luck with Camden County recently, as the team's come up short the last eight times they've met.
Meanwhile, Atkinson County didn't have quite enough to beat Clinch County on Tuesday and fell 4-3. The Rebels have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Kaci Gurley was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Bayli Carver, who went 2-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI.
Valdosta's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Atkinson County, they now have a losing record at 4-5.
Valdosta came out on top in a nail-biter against Atkinson County in their previous meeting back in October of 2022, sneaking past 31-30. Does Valdosta have another victory up their sleeve, or will Atkinson County turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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