Softball Preview: Tuscaloosa Academy Knights vs. Aliceville Yellowjackets
Tuscaloosa Academy is on a four-game streak of home losses, Aliceville a ten-game streak of away losses (dating back to last season), but someone's luck is about to change. The Tuscaloosa Academy Knights will take on the Aliceville Yellowjackets at 11:00 a.m. on Friday. Tuscaloosa Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.1 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Tuscaloosa Academy gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 13-4 margin over Central.
Tuscaloosa Academy got a massive performance out of Sarah Johnson, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2. Caroline Lucas was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all two of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, it was a hard-fought contest, but Aliceville had to settle for a 10-8 loss against Paul W. Bryant on Monday.
Tuscaloosa Academy's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-12. As for Aliceville, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-21.
Tuscaloosa Academy took their victory against Aliceville in their previous meeting on April 8th by a conclusive 25-6. Does Tuscaloosa Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Aliceville turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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