Softball Game Preview: Seeger Patriots vs. Attica Red Ramblers

For the second straight game, Seeger will face off against Attica. The Patriots will head out on the road to challenge the Red Ramblers at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Seeger is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.

Attica hit Seeger with a four-run sixth inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Patriots lost 7-1 to the Red Ramblers. Surprisingly, this marked the Patriots' fourth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.

For Attica's part, Anni Reynolds was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. Those nine strikeouts gave Reynolds a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and one double.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Maddie Beck, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Aleah Cruz, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.

Attica's victory ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-13. As for Seeger, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-17.

Attica's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Seeger has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.1 hits per game. It's a different story for Attica, though, as they've been averaging 11.9 hits. Given Seeger's sizable advantage in that area, the Red Ramblers will need to find a way to close that gap. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.