Softball Preview: Sneads Pirates vs. Altha Wildcats
Sneads is 9-1 against Altha since April of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Sneads Pirates will take on the Altha Wildcats at 4:00 p.m. Sneads is no doubt hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses.
Sneads lost 13-2 to Marianna on Thursday.
Sneads saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Carrington Scott, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, with a playoff game on the line, Altha rose to the challenge on Monday. They never let the Atomics onto the board and left with a 12-0 victory. The win was some much needed relief for Altha as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Reagan Roberts made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Roberts has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Roberts was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Chelsea Edenfield, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Apple Neal was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 1-for-2.
Sneads' defeat dropped their record down to 8-12. As for Altha, their victory bumped their record up to 5-16.
Sneads beat Altha 7-4 in their previous matchup last Monday. The rematch might be a little tougher for Sneads 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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