Softball Preview: Apalachee Wildcats vs. Clarke Central Gladiators
Apalachee is 8-0 against Clarke Central since September of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Apalachee Wildcats will head out to face off against the Clarke Central Gladiators at 5:30 p.m. Clarke Central took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Apalachee, who comes in off a win.
Apalachee took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 9-2 margin over Jackson County. Considering the Wildcats have won four matchups by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Meanwhile, Clarke Central suffered their biggest loss since October 9, 2023 on Tuesday. They came up short against Loganville, falling 11-4.
Aidan Taylor made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Adriana Ozuna, who went 2-for-3 with an RBI.
Apalachee's win bumped their record up to 6-7. As for Clarke Central, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-6 record this season.
Apalachee came out on top in a nail-biter against Clarke Central in their previous meeting back in October of 2021, sneaking past 1-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Apalachee since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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