A feisty cat fight will be fought as Fort Payne Wildcats face off against Sardis Lions at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Fort Payne is coming into the game hot, having won their last three games.
On Monday, Fort Payne got the win against Pisgah by a conclusive 10-4. The Wildcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by six runs or more this season.
Olivia Lee was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up four earned runs off eight hits. Lee was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with one RBI.
In other batting news, Harleigh Morgan was a standout: she scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Ava McGinnis was another key player, scoring a run and stealing Two bases. while going 3-for-4.
Fort Payne kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in March of 2024.
Meanwhile, Sardis fell victim to Pell City and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Panthers. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Lions were not able to get on the board.
The win was their first on the road , bumping their record up to 3-6. As for Sardis, their loss dropped their record down to 4-3.
Fort Payne couldn't quite finish off Sardis when the teams last played back in March of 2024 and fell 2-0. Will Fort Payne have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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