For the second straight game, Zeigler-Royalton will face off against Vienna. The Tornadoes will head out on the road to face off against the Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
On Wednesday, Zeigler-Royalton didn't have quite enough to beat Vienna and fell 5-4.
For Vienna's part, Alli Vinson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on 11 hits.
On the hitting side, Rayonna Ridley was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Ayva Rush, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Vienna hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in three consecutive matchups.
Zeigler-Royalton's defeat dropped their record down to 10-14. As for Vienna, their win was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-4 and their overall record up to 8-13.
Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Zeigler-Royalton hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .316. However, it's not like Vienna struggles in that department as they've averaged .322. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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