Softball Game Preview: Trinity Presbyterian Wildcats vs. Prattville Christian Academy Panthers

Trinity Presbyterian hasn't had much luck against Prattville Christian Academy recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Wildcats will head out on the road to face off against the Panthers at 5:00 p.m. Trinity Presbyterian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.

Trinity Presbyterian fell victim to Saint James and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Trojans. The matchup marked the first time this year in which the Wildcats were not able to get on the board.

Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Prattville Christian Academy faced off against Tallassee on Tuesday. The Panthers walked away with an 8-3 win over the Tigers. The Panthers haven't had any issues with the Tigers recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.

Laura Nesmith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on six hits and racked up 11 Ks.

On the hitting side, Prattville Christian Academy got a massive performance out of Chloe Hollon, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Sara Payton Schmidt, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.

Trinity Presbyterian's loss dropped their record down to 8-10. As for Prattville Christian Academy, their win bumped their record up to 29-6.

Thursday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Trinity Presbyterian hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .331. However, it's not like Prattville Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .395. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Trinity Presbyterian might still be hurting after the 18-0 defeat they got from Prattville Christian Academy when the teams last played back in April of 2022. Can the Wildcats avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.