Softball Game Preview: Fort Payne Wildcats vs. Boaz Pirates

The Fort Payne Wildcats will take on the Boaz Pirates at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

Fort Payne is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Scottsboro just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Monday. They lost 15-5 to Scottsboro.

Josie Smith was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Cory Kramer, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.

Meanwhile, Boaz had already won two in a row and they went ahead and made it three on Monday. They skirted past the Redskins 5-3.

Boaz saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bailey Lusk, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. Addison Bowlin was another, scoring a run and stealing a base.

Boaz pushed their record up to 19-7-1 with the win, which was their third straight at home. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 1.67 runs across that stretch. As for Fort Payne, their loss dropped their record down to 9-11.

Tuesday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Fort Payne hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .345. However, it's not like Boaz struggles in that department as they've averaged .346. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Fort Payne couldn't quite finish off Boaz in their previous matchup back in March and fell 4-2. Will the Wildcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.